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Definition
Pearl River, a major river system in Guangdong province.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the major river system in Southern China that flows through Guangzhou before reaching the sea. While it is a geographical name, it often appears in the names of local businesses, beer brands, and infrastructure projects throughout the region. It carries a strong sense of regional identity for people living in the Pearl River Delta.
Examples
We are taking a boat to the Pearl River to see the night view.
Do you know where the Pearl River flows into the sea?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
