taap3 si1 maa5 nei4 aa3塔斯馬尼亞塔斯马尼亚
Jyutpingtaap3 si1 maa5 nei4 aa3
Yaletaap sī máh nèih a
Definition
Tasmania, an island state of Australia.
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How it's used
Geographic names are often transliterated phonetically in Cantonese, and this specific name follows standard conventions for matching the English pronunciation. It is treated as a proper noun and functions like any other place name in a sentence. You will most commonly hear it in the context of travel or tourism discussions.
Examples
The scenery in Tasmania is really beautiful.
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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.
