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Definition
Mountain peak, hilltop, or summit; specifically, The Peak in Hong Kong.
- mountain peak; hilltop; summit
- The Peak (Victoria Peak in Hong Kong)
colloquialplacestravel
How it's used
Refers specifically to Victoria Peak in Hong Kong when used without further qualification. Locals often treat it as a proper noun for the tourist destination rather than just any generic hilltop. It is frequently associated with the Peak Tram or the scenic views overlooking the city skyline.
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Do you know the fastest way to get to the Peak?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe any random mountain top in the countryside, as it strongly implies the famous landmark in Central unless context clearly specifies otherwise.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
