ci4 wan4 saan1慈雲山慈云山
Jyutpingci4 wan4 saan1
Yalechìh wàhn sāan
Definition
Tsz Wan Shan (Temple Hill), a residential area and mountain in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
- A residential district in the northern part of Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon
- A mountain in Kowloon, located between Sha Tin and Wong Tai Sin districts
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How it's used
Locals often refer to the area simply as 慈雲山, which encompasses both the residential housing estates and the surrounding hilly terrain. It is historically famous for its large public housing estates built on the slopes, which gives the area a distinct neighborhood feel compared to the flatter parts of Kowloon. When discussing the mountain itself, people might specify 慈雲山山頂 to distinguish it from the residential district.
Examples
Where in Tsz Wan Shan do you live?
There is a lot of good food over in Tsz Wan Shan.
Related words
Common phrases
Tsz Wan Shan Shopping Centre
Tsz Wan Shan Kwun Yum Temple
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
