waa4 sing6 deon6華盛頓华盛顿

Jyutpingwaa4 sing6 deon6

Yalewàh sihng deuhn

名詞

Definition

Washington, referring to George Washington, Washington, D.C., or Washington State.

George Washington, the first President of the United States
Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States
Washington State, located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States

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How it's used

Context is essential when using this term because it refers to a person, a city, and a state. To avoid ambiguity when discussing the capital city, locals often use 華府 to distinguish it from the state of Washington on the West Coast. When referring to the historical figure, it is common to add 總統 or 開國元勳 to clarify the subject.

Examples

waa4華sing6盛deon6頓hai6係mei5美gwok3國dai6第jat1一jam6任zung2總tung2統。

George Washington was the first president of the United States.

nei5你gei2幾si4時wui2會heoi3去waa4華sing6盛deon6頓leoi5旅hang4行aa1呀？

When will you go to Washington for a trip?

Common phrases

waa4華sing6盛deon6頓zau1州

Washington State

waa4華sing6盛deon6頓dak6特keoi1區

Washington, D.C.

Common mistake

Beginners often confuse the city with the state, which are on opposite sides of the country. Always specify 華盛頓州 if you mean the state in the Pacific Northwest.