Learn America in Cantonese 美洲

Learn American country and city names in Cantonese! Master how to say United States (美國), Canada (加拿大), and major American cities.

American geography vocabulary is useful for discussing international relations, travel plans, business, and understanding news about the Western Hemisphere.

Each location includes native audio, Jyutping, and practical usage examples.

21 Words Audio Pronunciation Video Examples Available
Cantonese English Pronounce
niu2
joek3
New York
zi1
gaa1
go1
Chicago
lok6
saam1
zik6
Los Angeles
wa4
sing6
deon1
Washington
saam1
faan4
si5
San Francisco
wan1
go1
waa4
Vancouver
do1
leon4
do1
Toronto
sing3
bou2
lou6
Sao Paulo
bak1
mei5
North America
gu2
baa1
Cuba
mak6
sai1
西
go1
Mexico
baa1
sai1
西
Brazil
gaa1
naa4
daai6
Canada
mei5
gwok3
United States
naam4
mei5
South America
Kingston
Havana
Rio de Janeiro
Quebec
mun5
滿
dei6
ho2
Montreal
Jamaica

How to Use This Vocabulary List

  1. Listen First: Click the button to hear native Cantonese pronunciation
  2. See It in Context: Click the icon (when available) to watch video clips showing how native speakers use this word in real conversations
  3. Practice Daily: Try to use 2 new words each day in your Cantonese conversations
  4. Create Sentences: Don't just memorize - create your own sentences using these america words

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Quick Facts
  • 📚 21 words in this category
  • 🎯 Difficulty: Beginner-Friendly
  • ⏱️ Estimated learning time: 50 minutes
  • 🎬 15 words with video examples

Why Learn America in Cantonese?

Understanding america-related vocabulary is essential for anyone learning Cantonese, whether you're planning to visit Hong Kong, communicate with Cantonese-speaking friends and family, or immerse yourself in Cantonese culture through films, TV shows, and music.

These 21 carefully selected words represent the most commonly used america terms in everyday Cantonese conversations. Each word comes with:

  • Jyutping romanization - showing you exactly how to pronounce each word
  • Audio pronunciation - recorded by native Cantonese speakers
  • Video examples - see and hear the words used in authentic contexts (where available)

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