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Pronunciation

本地

bun2 dei6

local

Recorded Cantonese

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When to use it

Use 本地 to contrast something local with 海外, meaning overseas; it describes origin rather than a precise address.

Examples

本地定海外呀?

bun2 dei6 ding6 hoi2 ngoi6 aa3

Is it local or overseas?

呢啲係本地菜

ni1 di1 hai6 bun2 dei6 coi3

These are local vegetables.