dei6 sai3地勢地势
Jyutpingdei6 sai3
Yaledeih sai
Definition
Topography; terrain or the physical features of land.
neutralnatureplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical configuration or elevation of a landscape rather than just the general area. It is frequently used in geographical descriptions or when discussing urban planning and construction feasibility. While it sounds slightly formal, it remains the standard term for describing whether land is hilly, flat, or mountainous.
Examples
The terrain here is very high, it's scary looking down.
Related words
Common phrases
flat terrain
strategically steep and dangerous terrain
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
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.
