zung1 saan1鍾山钟山
Jyutpingzung1 saan1
Yalejūng sāan
Definition
Zhongshan, a place in China.
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How it's used
Zhongshan is a major city in the Pearl River Delta that is frequently visited by Hong Kong residents for weekend trips or business. It is famously the hometown of Sun Yat-sen, and many locals refer to it simply by its name when discussing travel plans or cross-border logistics. Note that while it is a city name, it is also a common surname, so context is key to distinguishing the location from a person.
Examples
I am going to Zhongshan for a business trip next week.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
