seoi2 tong4水塘
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Definition
Water reservoir; a facility for collecting and storing untreated rainwater.
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How it's used
Reservoirs in Hong Kong are frequently used as popular hiking destinations rather than just utility sites. Locals often refer to specific reservoirs by name, such as 城門水塘 or 大欖涌水塘, when planning weekend outdoor activities.
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Shall we go hiking at the reservoir tomorrow?
The water level of this reservoir seems to have dropped a lot.
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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.
