taan2 song1 nei4 aa3坦桑尼亞坦桑尼亚
Jyutpingtaan2 song1 nei4 aa3
Yaletáan sōng nèih a
Definition
Tanzania, a country in East Africa with its capital at Dodoma.
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How it's used
Geographic names in Cantonese often follow the same phonetic patterns as Mandarin, but the pronunciation of individual characters can vary significantly. When discussing countries in East Africa, speakers often emphasize the specific tone of the final character to distinguish it from similar sounding place names.
Examples
The scenery in Tanzania is very beautiful.
When are you going to travel to Tanzania?
Related words
Common phrases
go to Tanzania
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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.
