dang1 saan1登山
Jyutpingdang1 saan1
Yaledāng sāan
Definition
To hike, climb, or ascend a mountain or hill.
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How it's used
While 登山 is understood, it sounds slightly more formal or literary than the everyday term 行山. You will frequently see 登山 used in the names of professional groups or organized events, whereas casual weekend outings are almost always referred to as 行山.
Examples
The weather will be good tomorrow, let's go hiking together.
Have you ever tried hiking before?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 爬山, which is often used in Mandarin or to describe the specific act of scrambling up steep terrain rather than a casual hike.
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Grammar guides
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