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Jyutpingsaa1 tong4 hau2 saan1
Yalesā tòhng háu sāan
Definition
Bluff Island; an island in Sai Kung District, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Geographical names in Hong Kong often have distinct English and Chinese names that do not share a literal translation. Locals typically refer to this island by its Chinese name when discussing boat trips or hiking routes in the Sai Kung area. It is famous for its sea caves and unique rock formations.
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We are going hiking at Bluff Island tomorrow.
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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.
