bak1北
Jyutpingbak1
Yalebāk
Definition
North; the cardinal direction opposite to south.
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How it's used
Directional terms like 北 are often paired with 面 or 方 to sound more natural in conversation. When giving directions, locals frequently use the relative position of the speaker or landmarks rather than cardinal directions unless they are using a map or compass. It is common to hear people refer to the northern part of Hong Kong as 新界, even though it is geographically north.
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