ping4 zau1坪洲
Jyutpingping4 zau1
Yalepìngh jāu
Definition
The name of a place in Hong Kong: Peng Chau
colloquialplacestransport
How it's used
Locals often refer to the island as a quiet alternative to more touristy spots like Cheung Chau or Lamma Island. It is famous for its slow pace of life and lack of cars, making it a popular destination for weekend day trips. When discussing travel there, people usually mention taking the ferry from Central Pier 6.
Examples
ngo5 ting1 jat6 soeng2 heoi3 ping4 zau1 haang4 haa5
我聽日想去坪洲行下。
I want to go to Peng Chau for a walk tomorrow.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 ping4 zau1 jau5 me1 hou2 sik6
你知唔知坪洲有咩好食？
Do you know what is good to eat on Peng Chau?
Related words
Common phrases
ping4 zau1 maa5 tau4
坪洲碼頭
Peng Chau Ferry Pier
heoi3 ping4 zau1
去坪洲
go to Peng Chau
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- 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.
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