san1 gaai3 keoi1新界區新界区
Jyutpingsan1 gaai3 keoi1
Yalesān gaai kēui
Definition
New Territories; one of the three main regions of Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the region north of Kowloon and south of the Shenzhen River, including outlying islands. While technically a formal administrative area, it is frequently used in casual conversation to describe where someone resides or where a specific location is situated. It is common to drop the word 區 when speaking informally, simply referring to the area as 新界.
Examples
Where in the New Territories do you live?
Transport in the New Territories is very convenient.
Related words
Common phrases
residential estates in the New Territories
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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.
