san1 gaai3新界
Jyutpingsan1 gaai3
Yalesān gaai
Definition
The New Territories, one of the three main regions of Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the land area north of the Kowloon hills and south of the Shenzhen River, including many outlying islands. It is distinct from the urban areas of Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, often carrying a slightly more suburban or rural connotation in local perception. When discussing property or travel, locals often specify the exact district rather than just saying the region name.
Examples
I have to go to the New Territories for work tomorrow.
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Common phrases
New Territories region
indigenous inhabitants of 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.
