so2 lo4 mun4 kwan4 dou2所羅門群島所罗门群岛
Jyutpingso2 lo4 mun4 kwan4 dou2
Yalesó lòh mùhn kwàhn dóu
Definition
Solomon Islands; an island country in the South Pacific with its capital at Honiara.
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How it's used
Geographic names of this length are often treated as singular entities in conversation. When discussing travel or location, it is common to add 嘅 before the noun to specify the place's attributes or location.
Examples
The scenery in the Solomon Islands is very beautiful.
Have you ever traveled to the Solomon Islands?
Related words
Common phrases
go to the Solomon Islands
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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.
