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Definition
Shaoguan, a city in northern Guangdong province, China, bordering Hunan and Jiangxi.
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How it's used
Shaoguan is often associated with its cooler climate compared to the rest of Guangdong, especially during winter months. It serves as a major transport hub connecting the Pearl River Delta to northern provinces. Locals frequently refer to it as a gateway for travel into the mainland interior.
Examples
The weather over in Shaoguan is very cold.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
