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Definition
The Middle East.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the geopolitical region spanning Western Asia and Egypt, often used in news and international affairs contexts. Unlike some other geographical terms, it is almost always used with the possessive particle 嘅 when describing features or events specific to the area.
Examples
He really likes studying the history of the Middle East.
Do you know what the weather is like over in the Middle East right now?
Related words
Common phrases
Middle East situation
Middle Eastern countries
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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