saan1 fo2山火
Jyutpingsaan1 fo2
Yalesāan fó
Definition
Hill fire or wildfire; a fire on a mountain.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to wildfires occurring on hillsides or country parks, which are common in Hong Kong during the dry autumn and winter months. It is frequently used in public service announcements and news reports regarding fire safety in rural areas.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
The weather is very dry today, it is easy for hill fires to occur.
Did you see a hill fire on the mountain?
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