gwo2 zau1 kwan4 dou2果洲群島果洲群岛
Jyutpinggwo2 zau1 kwan4 dou2
Yalegwó jāu kwàhn dóu
Definition
Ninepin Group, a group of islands in the southeastern waters of Hong Kong.
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How it's used
This name refers to a group of islands in the southeastern part of Hong Kong, famous for their unique hexagonal volcanic rock columns. It is primarily used in the context of boat trips, hiking, or geological sightseeing. Locals often refer to them simply as 果洲 when the context of being an island group is already clear.
Examples
We are going to the Ninepin Group to hang out tomorrow.
Do you know how to get to the Ninepin Group?
Related words
Common phrases
tour the Ninepin Group
Ninepin Group Geopark
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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.
