saan1 jiu1山腰
Jyutpingsaan1 jiu1
Yalesāan yīu
Definition
Halfway up a mountain; the mountainside or middle section of a hill.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the middle elevation of a slope, often used when describing the location of hiking trails or residential areas built on hillsides. It provides a more precise spatial reference than simply saying a place is on a mountain. It is commonly paired with verbs like 喺 or 行到 to indicate current position or progress.
Examples
We walked halfway up the mountain and stopped to rest.
The house is halfway up the mountain, the view is very beautiful.
Related words
Common phrases
mid-mountain location
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