saan1 ngaai4山崖
Jyutpingsaan1 ngaai4
Yalesāan ngàaih
Definition
Mountain cliff.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the steep, vertical face of a mountain, often implying a sense of height and danger. While it is the standard term for a cliff, locals often use the more colloquial 懸崖 or even just 崖 when the context of being on a mountain is already clear. It is frequently used in hiking contexts or when describing dramatic landscapes.
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He is standing on the edge of the cliff, it is very dangerous.
Do you see the tree on that cliff?
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