saan1 zong1山莊山庄
Jyutpingsaan1 zong1
Yalesāan jōng
Definition
A mountain villa or country estate, usually situated in a quiet, secluded area.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a residence located in a scenic or mountainous area, often implying a sense of luxury or retreat. Unlike a standard house, it carries a connotation of being a getaway destination rather than a primary urban residence. It is frequently used in the names of residential developments to evoke an image of nature and tranquility.
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gaan1間gānExamples
He bought a villa in the suburbs for vacation.
The environment of this villa is very quiet and secluded.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
