haang4 saan1 ging3行山徑行山径
Jyutpinghaang4 saan1 ging3
Yalehàahng sāan ging
Definition
Hiking trail
neutralplacessports
How it's used
Refers specifically to established paths or routes designated for hiking in the countryside. While locals often just use the verb 行山 to describe the activity, this noun is used when discussing specific locations or planning a route.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Do you know where there are hiking trails?
Related words
Common phrases
hiking trail map
popular hiking trail
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general paths or roads. Remember that this is specifically for nature trails, so do not use it for paved city sidewalks or pedestrian walkways.
Grammar color guide
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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.
