ciu3 bik1峭壁
Jyutpingciu3 bik1
Yalechiu bīk
Definition
Cliff; a steep rock face.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a steep, vertical rock face, often implying a sense of danger or difficulty in traversing. While it is a standard noun, it carries a slightly literary or descriptive tone compared to the more common spoken term 山崖. It is frequently used in travel writing or when describing dramatic landscapes.
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That mountain has many steep cliffs.
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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.
