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Definition
Zhongshan; a prefecture-level city in southern Guangdong province, China, historically known as Heungshan.
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How it's used
Zhongshan is widely known among locals for its historical name Heungshan, which was changed in 1925 to honor Sun Yat-sen. It is a popular destination for weekend trips from Hong Kong due to its proximity and reputation for affordable, high-quality local cuisine. When discussing travel there, locals often refer to specific districts like Siu-lam or the city center rather than just the city name.
Examples
I will go to Zhongshan for a few days next week.
Do you know the fastest way to get to Zhongshan?
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
