sai1 bou6西部
Jyutpingsai1 bou6
Yalesāi bouh
Definition
The western part of a place, or the American Old West in specific contexts.
- the western part of a geographical region or area
- the American Old West, its culture, or the Western genre
neutralplaces
How it's used
Refers strictly to geographical orientation within a specific region or country. Unlike the English word "Western" which often implies Western culture or civilization, this term is purely directional. Use it to describe physical locations on a map rather than cultural or political spheres.
Examples
I live in the western part of Hong Kong, it is a long commute to work.
Do you know where the western part of this city is?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to "Western" in the sense of European or American culture, as that would be incorrect in Cantonese. For cultural references, use 西方 or 西洋 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
