gai1 gung1 saan1雞公山鸡公山
Jyutpinggai1 gung1 saan1
Yalegāi gūng sāan
Definition
Kai Kung Shan in Hong Kong, or Jigongshan in Xinyang City, China.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the mountain range in the New Territories of Hong Kong, known for its challenging terrain and lack of shade. It is a popular destination for experienced hikers who enjoy steep climbs and panoramic views of the Yuen Long plain. When mentioning it in conversation, locals often pair it with the activity of hiking.
Examples
Shall we go hiking at Kai Kung Shan tomorrow?
The trail at Kai Kung Shan is really difficult to walk.
Related words
Common phrases
hike Kai Kung Shan
summit of Kai Kung Shan
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
