saan1 aau3山坳

Jyutpingsaan1 aau3

Yalesāan aau

名詞

Definition

Col, saddle, or mountain pass; the low-lying area between mountain peaks.

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How it's used

Describes a specific geographical feature where the land dips between two higher peaks. It is primarily used in hiking or geographical contexts rather than casual city conversation. While it refers to a physical gap, it is distinct from a valley, which is typically much larger and wider.

Measure word

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Examples

ngo5我dei6哋haang4行gwo3過go3個saan1山aau3坳zau6就gin3見dou2到gaan1間uk1屋。

We saw the house once we walked past the mountain pass.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊dou6度jau5有tiu4條lou6路tung1通heoi3去saan1山aau3坳？

Do you know where there is a path leading to the mountain saddle?

Common phrases

faan1翻gwo3過saan1山aau3坳

to cross over the mountain pass

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 峽谷, which refers to a deep, narrow gorge or canyon. Remember that 山坳 is specifically the low point between two peaks, not a deep ravine.