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Definition
Basalt Island, an island in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Geographic names in Hong Kong often have distinct English and Chinese versions that do not share a literal meaning. Basalt Island is part of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark and is famous for its hexagonal rock columns. It is primarily a destination for boat trips and diving rather than a residential area.
Examples
We are going swimming at Basalt Island tomorrow.
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Common phrases
Basalt Island Geopark
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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.
