jyun5 zuk1遠足远足
Jyutpingjyun5 zuk1
Yaleyúhn jūk
Definition
To hike, go on a walking trip, or travel in the countryside.
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How it's used
While 遠足 is the standard term for hiking, locals almost exclusively use the phrase 行山 in casual conversation. Using 遠足 can sound slightly formal or like something you would read in a school brochure or a government notice. It is perfectly understood, but choosing 行山 will make your speech sound much more natural and local.
Examples
Shall we go hiking this Sunday?
He loves hiking and goes to the hills every week.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 遠足 with 爬山, but 爬山 implies a much more technical or dangerous climb involving rock climbing or steep cliffs. For general walking on trails in Hong Kong, stick to 行山.
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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.
