si1 zi2 saan1獅子山狮子山
Jyutpingsi1 zi2 saan1
Yalesī jí sāan
Definition
Lion Rock, a famous hill in Hong Kong located between West Kowloon and East New Territories.
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How it's used
Lion Rock is deeply embedded in the local psyche as a symbol of the collective identity and resilience of Hong Kong people. The term is often used in the phrase 獅子山精神 to refer to the hardworking, persevering spirit associated with the city's development. It is a popular destination for hikers looking for a panoramic view of the Kowloon peninsula.
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Let's go hiking at Lion Rock tomorrow.
Do you know where Lion Rock is?
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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.
