saam1 haap6三峽三峡
Jyutpingsaam1 haap6
Yalesāam haahp
Definition
Three Gorges; the collective name for the Qutang, Wu, and Xiling gorges on the Yangtze River.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the famous geographical landmark along the Yangtze River. It is often discussed in the context of tourism or the massive hydroelectric dam project located there.
Examples
Have you been to the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River?
The scenery over at the Three Gorges is very beautiful.
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