sai1 min6西面
Jyutpingsai1 min6
Yalesāi mihn
Definition
West; the west side.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a direction or a side of an object rather than a cardinal point on a compass. It is frequently used in casual navigation or when describing the layout of a room or building. When giving directions, it is often paired with particles like 嗰邊 to indicate a specific location.
Examples
The shop on the west side is very famous.
Related words
Common phrases
over on the west side
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 西邊, which is more commonly used for geographic regions or large-scale locations. Using 西面 for an entire city or country sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
