waa4 naam4 dei6 keoi1華南地區华南地区
Jyutpingwaa4 naam4 dei6 keoi1
Yalewàh nàahm deih kēui
Definition
South China; the southern region of China.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, geographical, or meteorological contexts rather than casual daily conversation. When discussing specific provinces or cities within this region, locals usually name the location directly instead of using this broader geographic label.
Examples
The weather in South China is very humid.
Do you like traveling to South China?
Related words
Common phrases
South China climate
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
