siu2 saan1小山
Jyutpingsiu2 saan1
Yalesíu sāan
Definition
Hill; a small mountain.
neutralnatureplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a small, often rounded elevation of land that is easily walkable. It is distinct from 山 which implies a larger, more imposing mountain. People often use it when describing a gentle slope or a local park area that is elevated.
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zo2座jóRelated words
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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.
