sai1 gung3西貢西贡
Jyutpingsai1 gung3
Yalesāi gung
Definition
Sai Kung in Hong Kong or Saigon in Vietnam.
- Sai Kung; an area in eastern New Territories, Hong Kong
- Saigon; former capital of South Vietnam, now known as Ho Chi Minh City
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the district in the New Territories, which is famous for its seafood and hiking trails. When locals say they are going to Sai Kung, they usually mean the town area or the waterfront, rather than the entire administrative district. The name is also historically used for the former capital of South Vietnam, though it is now officially known as Ho Chi Minh City.
Examples
We are going into Sai Kung to eat seafood tomorrow.
Do you know how to get to Sai Kung town center?
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Common mistake
Be careful not to confuse the Hong Kong location with the Vietnamese city, as the pronunciation in Cantonese is identical. Context usually makes it clear, but if you are talking about travel, clarify which one you mean.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
