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Jyutpingwan4 naam4
Yalewàhn nàahm
Definition
Yunnan, a province in southwestern China with its capital at Kunming.
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How it's used
Yunnan is most commonly encountered in Hong Kong through the ubiquitous local food culture of Yunnan rice noodles. While it is a province in China, the name is almost exclusively used in the context of travel or dining rather than political or administrative discussions. It carries a connotation of exotic landscapes and distinct culinary traditions.
Examples
I am going to travel to Yunnan next month.
Have you tried Yunnan rice noodles yet?
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Common phrases
Yunnan rice noodles
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Grammar guides
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