him2 jiu3險要险要
Jyutpinghim2 jiu3
Yalehím yiu
Definition
Strategic and hard to access, typically describing terrain with high military or defensive value.
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How it's used
Focuses heavily on geographical features that provide a defensive advantage, often involving steep cliffs or narrow passages. While it can describe a physical location, it is frequently used in historical or literary contexts to discuss military strategy. It implies that the terrain itself acts as a natural barrier against intruders.
Examples
This valley is strategically located and was once a place fought over by military strategists.
Do you know which place is the most strategic mountain pass?
Related words
Common phrases
strategically located terrain
strategic mountain pass
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 危險, which simply means dangerous. While a location that is 險要 might be physically dangerous to traverse, the primary meaning here is strategic importance rather than just safety concerns.
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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.
