ce3 bo1斜坡
Jyutpingce3 bo1
Yaleche bō
Definition
Slope; pitch; an inclined piece of ground or hillside.
neutralnatureplaces
How it's used
Commonly appears in public safety announcements regarding heavy rain and potential landslides. While it refers to any inclined surface, it is most frequently associated with the hilly terrain of Hong Kong where retaining walls and man made slopes are everywhere. Use it when describing physical geography or construction rather than abstract angles.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
This slope is very steep, it is tiring to walk up.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe the steepness of a roof or a ramp, as those are more specifically called 屋頂 or 坡道. It is strictly for natural or structural land formations.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
