zeon1 baa1 bou3 wai5津巴布韋津巴布韦
Jyutpingzeon1 baa1 bou3 wai5
Yalejēun bā bou wáih
Definition
Zimbabwe; a landlocked country in southern Africa with its capital at Harare.
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How it's used
This name is a direct phonetic transliteration of the English name. It is used exclusively when referring to the country as a geographical or political entity. Like many country names in Cantonese, it is often preceded by the word 國家 when used in formal contexts to clarify its status.
Examples
Do you know where Zimbabwe is?
I went to Zimbabwe for a trip last year.
Related words
Common phrases
Zimbabwean dollar
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