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Definition
Czechia, also known as the Czech Republic; a landlocked country in Central Europe.
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How it's used
Pronunciation often leans towards the English loan sound rather than a strict Mandarin reading, reflecting the city's status as a popular European travel destination. It is almost exclusively used when discussing tourism or international news, as there is no specific cultural shorthand for the country in local daily life.
Examples
Are you going to travel to the Czech Republic this year?
I really want to go to the Czech Republic to see the scenery in Prague.
Related words
Common phrases
go to the Czech Republic
travel to the Czech Republic
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
