ngaak6 fei1 ji5 si6 fung1額菲爾士峰额菲尔士峰
Jyutpingngaak6 fei1 ji5 si6 fung1
Yalengaahk fēi yíh sih fūng
Definition
Mount Everest; a transliteration of the English name.
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How it's used
This name is a direct transliteration of the English name Everest, which is rarely used in daily conversation among locals. Most people in Hong Kong refer to the mountain as 珠穆朗瑪峰 instead. Using this term might sound slightly academic or like a direct translation from a textbook.
Measure word
zo2座jóExamples
Do you know how high Mount Everest is?
They are going to challenge Mount Everest next month.
Related words
Common phrases
climb Mount Everest
Common mistake
Learners often assume this is the standard name for the mountain, but it is actually a less common alternative to 珠穆朗瑪峰. Using it in casual settings might cause confusion as some people may not immediately recognize the transliteration.
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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.
