sou1 lei5 naam4蘇里南苏里南
Jyutpingsou1 lei5 naam4
Yalesōu léih nàahm
Definition
Suriname; a country in northern South America.
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How it's used
Geographic names of smaller or less familiar countries are often learned through news or travel contexts. In casual conversation, people might occasionally confuse it with other South American nations, so clarifying its location near Brazil is common when introducing the name.
Examples
Do you know where Suriname is?
I really want to go to Suriname for a trip.
Related words
Common phrases
Republic of Suriname
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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.
