paau3 toi4 saan1炮台山
Jyutpingpaau3 toi4 saan1
Yalepaau tòih sāan
Definition
Fortress Hill or Devil's Peak; names of two distinct geographical features in Hong Kong.
- Fortress Hill; an area and hill on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island
- Devil's Peak; a hill located between Yau Tong and Tiu Keng Leng
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How it's used
Refers primarily to the residential and commercial district on Hong Kong Island, which takes its name from a historical battery that once stood in the area. While the name also technically applies to the peak near Yau Tong, locals almost exclusively use the name 魔鬼山 to refer to that specific location to avoid confusion. When giving directions, it is common to specify the MTR station to clarify which part of the district you mean.
Examples
I arranged to meet my friend at Fortress Hill MTR station.
Do you know how to walk towards the Fortress Hill side?
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Common phrases
Fortress Hill Station
Common mistake
Do not confuse the district of 炮台山 on Hong Kong Island with the mountain peak in Kowloon known as 魔鬼山, as they are in completely different parts of the city.
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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.
