baak6 wan4 saan1白雲山白云山
Jyutpingbaak6 wan4 saan1
Yalebaahk wàhn sāan
Definition
Mount Baiyun; a mountain and scenic area located in Guangzhou, China.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the famous scenic area in Guangzhou. It is frequently mentioned by Hong Kong residents who travel to the mainland for weekend trips or hiking excursions. Unlike generic mountains, it is treated as a proper noun for a specific tourist destination.
Examples
We will go hiking at Baiyun Mountain next week.
Related words
Common phrases
go to Baiyun Mountain
hiking at Baiyun Mountain
Grammar color guide
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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.
