dei6 pei4地皮
Jyutpingdei6 pei4
Yaledeih pèih
Definition
Land, especially a plot of land available for construction or development.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on land intended for commercial or residential development rather than just any patch of ground. It is frequently used in news reports and business discussions regarding property auctions or urban planning. Using this term implies a perspective centered on real estate value and potential construction.
Measure word
fuk1幅fūkExamples
This piece of land is in a great location and will be built on soon.
The developer bought a few plots of land to prepare for building luxury homes.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe natural landscapes or agricultural fields, as it carries a strong connotation of urban development and market value. For general land or ground, use 地 or 土地 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
