saan1 bo1山坡
Jyutpingsaan1 bo1
Yalesāan bō
Definition
A hillside or mountain slope; the inclined area between a hilltop and flat ground.
neutralnatureplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the inclined surface between the peak and the flat ground below. It is often used in the context of hiking or describing geographical features in the New Territories. Unlike the more general term 斜坡, which can apply to any man-made ramp or artificial slope, 山坡 is strictly reserved for natural terrain.
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go3個goExamples
They built a house on the hillside.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it for man-made structures like wheelchair ramps or steep roads, as those are referred to as 斜坡.
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