maa1 zi2 ging3孖指徑孖指径
Jyutpingmaa1 zi2 ging3
Yalemā jí ging
Definition
Smugglers Ridge, a ridge and hill in the New Territories of Hong Kong.
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How it's used
This name refers to a specific ridge in the New Territories, historically significant for the Gin Drinker's Line defense. It is almost exclusively used by hikers and locals familiar with the MacLehose Trail. The name literally translates to Twin Finger Ridge, reflecting the distinct shape of the terrain.
Examples
Shall we go hiking at Smuggler's Ridge tomorrow?
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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.
