wu1 laai1 gwai1烏拉圭乌拉圭
Jyutpingwu1 laai1 gwai1
Yalewū lāai gwāi
Definition
Uruguay; a country in southeastern South America, with its capital at Montevideo.
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How it's used
Geographic names ending in 圭 often follow the phonetic patterns established by standard Cantonese transliteration rules for foreign countries. It is treated as a proper noun and does not typically take a classifier when used in general conversation.
Examples
Do you know where Uruguay is?
I really want to go to Uruguay for a trip.
Related words
Common phrases
go to Uruguay
Grammar color guide
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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.
