taai3 ng6 si6 ho4泰晤士河
Jyutpingtaai3 ng6 si6 ho4
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Definition
The River Thames, a major river in southern England flowing through Oxford and London.
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How it's used
Geographical names of foreign rivers often include the classifier 河 as part of the proper noun in Cantonese. When referring to the riverbank or the area immediately surrounding it, locals frequently use the phrase 河邊 to specify the location.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Do you know where the River Thames is?
We went for a walk by the River Thames.
Related words
Common phrases
banks of the River Thames
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