ce4輋𪨶
Jyutpingce4
Yalechèh
Definition
Sloping land near a hill; a terraced field built on a slope.
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How it's used
Primarily encountered in place names across the New Territories and outlying islands, this character describes land that has been terraced or cleared on a hillside for agricultural use. Outside of geographical nomenclature, it is rarely used in daily conversation and is considered a highly specific regional term.
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faai3塊faiExamples
He planted a lot of vegetables on that large sloping field.
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