zyu1 gong1 saam1 gok3 zau1珠江三角洲
Jyutpingzyu1 gong1 saam1 gok3 zau1
Yalejyū gōng sāam gok jāu
Definition
Pearl River Delta; the delta region in southern Guangdong formed by the Xi, Bei, and Dong rivers.
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively refer to this region as 珠三角 in daily speech, as the full name is quite formal and cumbersome. It functions as a geographical and economic hub, often appearing in news regarding regional integration or infrastructure projects like the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge.
Examples
Do you know how big the Pearl River Delta is?
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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.
