ngaak6 fei1 ji5 si6 fung1額非爾士峰额非尔士峰

Jyutpingngaak6 fei1 ji5 si6 fung1

Yalengaahk fēi yíh sih fūng

Definition

Mount Everest

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How it's used

This name is a direct phonetic transliteration of the English name Everest. In casual conversation, most people prefer using the more common name 珠穆朗瑪峰 instead, as it is the standard geographical term used in Chinese-speaking regions. Using this specific transliteration can sound slightly formal or academic depending on the context.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好soeng2想heoi3去tiu1挑zin3戰ngaak6額fei1非ji5爾si6士fung1峰aa4呀。

He really wants to challenge climbing Mount Everest.

ngaak6額fei1非ji5爾si6士fung1峰hai6係mai6咪sai3世gaai3界soeng6上zeoi3最gou1高ge3嘅saan1山？

Is Mount Everest the tallest mountain in the world?

Common phrases

paan1攀dang1登ngaak6額fei1非ji5爾si6士fung1峰

climb Mount Everest

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with the more widely recognized name 珠穆朗瑪峰. While this transliteration is technically correct, it is rarely used in daily life and might cause confusion among native speakers who are not familiar with the English-based name.