saa1 tin4 hoi2沙田海
Jyutpingsaa1 tin4 hoi2
Yalesā tìhn hói
Definition
Sha Tin Hoi; a cove in Sha Tin, Hong Kong, now largely reclaimed.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the body of water between Sha Tin and Ma On Shan. It is now largely reclaimed land, so the term is often used in historical or geographical contexts rather than describing a current open sea. Locals might use it when discussing the development of the New Territories.
Examples
We took a boat and passed through Sha Tin Hoi.
Sha Tin Hoi used to be a very large bay.
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Common phrases
Sha Tin Hoi reclamation
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