saan1 goek3山腳山脚
Jyutpingsaan1 goek3
Yalesāan geuk
Definition
The foot of a hill or mountain.
colloquialplacesnature
How it's used
Refers specifically to the base area where a mountain or hill meets the flat ground. It is commonly used when describing hiking routes or meeting points for outdoor activities. Unlike formal geographical terms, it is the standard way to describe this location in everyday conversation.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
We agreed to meet at the foot of the hill, remember not to be late.
Related words
Common phrases
at the foot of the mountain
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