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Jyutpingluk1
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Definition
The foot of a hill or mountain.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or literary contexts, such as in geography, literature, or when describing landscapes in a more elevated tone. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation, where people would simply say 山腳. Using it in everyday speech can make you sound like you are reading from a textbook or a travel brochure.
Examples
They live over by the foot of the hill.
Related words
Common phrases
foothill region
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 山腳, which is the standard, everyday term for the foot of a hill or mountain. Using 麓 in a casual setting can sound overly formal or pretentious.
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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.
