hoi2 bong6海傍
Jyutpinghoi2 bong6
Yalehói bohng
Definition
Seafront, waterfront, or praya.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a developed or paved area along the water, often serving as a promenade or public walkway. It carries a slightly more urban or nostalgic feel than the generic term 海邊, which can refer to any natural beach or shoreline. In older districts, it is frequently used as part of a proper noun for specific coastal roads.
Examples
Shall we go for a walk by the waterfront tonight?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 海邊, which is a broader term for any beach or shoreline. Use 海傍 when referring to a specific promenade or urban waterfront area.
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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.
