saa1 tin4 keoi1沙田區沙田区
Jyutpingsaa1 tin4 keoi1
Yalesā tìhn kēui
Definition
Sha Tin District, a district in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the administrative district in the New Territories, which is one of the most populous areas in Hong Kong. Locals often just say 沙田 to refer to the area, but adding 區 clarifies that you are talking about the entire administrative region rather than just the town centre.
Examples
Whereabouts in Sha Tin District do you live?
There are many large shopping malls in Sha Tin District.
Related words
Common phrases
Sha Tin District Council
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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.
