zyu1 saam1 gok3珠三角
Jyutpingzyu1 saam1 gok3
Yalejyū sāam gok
Definition
Pearl River Delta; the delta region of the Pearl River in Guangdong province.
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How it's used
This abbreviation is the standard way to refer to the region in both casual conversation and business contexts. It is almost exclusively used in place of the full name 珠江三角洲, which sounds overly formal or academic for daily speech. The term is deeply embedded in the local economic discourse regarding the integration of Hong Kong with neighboring cities.
Examples
He does business in the Pearl River Delta and often has to go to the mainland.
Do you think the Pearl River Delta has developed quickly in the last few years?
Related words
Common phrases
Pearl River Delta region
Pearl River Delta cities
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
