zaam3 gong1湛江
Jyutpingzaam3 gong1
Yalejaam gōng
Definition
Zhanjiang, a prefecture-level city in southwestern Guangdong province, China.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the coastal city in southwestern Guangdong known for its significant port and seafood culture. When discussing people from this region, locals often associate them with distinct regional dialects and specific culinary traditions that differ from those in the Pearl River Delta.
Examples
Have you tried the seafood over in Zhanjiang yet?
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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.
