paa4 saan1爬山
Jyutpingpaa4 saan1
Yalepàh sāan
Definition
To climb up a mountain, typically involving hand-and-foot scrambling or specialized gear.
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How it's used
Distinguish carefully between 爬山 and 行山. While 行山 is a common leisure activity involving walking on established trails, 爬山 implies a more strenuous, technical activity that often requires using hands and feet or specialized equipment. Use it only when the terrain is steep or rugged enough to demand more than just walking.
Examples
They went mountain climbing last week.
Are you really going to challenge yourself to climb a mountain tomorrow?
Related words
Common phrases
mountain climbing equipment
go mountain climbing
Common mistake
Learners often use 爬山 to describe a casual weekend hike, which can sound overly intense or confusing to locals. Stick to 行山 for casual trail walking to avoid sounding like you are planning a dangerous expedition.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
