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Definition
Sheung Shui, an area in the North District of the New Territories, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to this area as a major transit hub for cross-border travel to mainland China. It is frequently associated with the MTR East Rail Line, serving as one of the last major stops before reaching the border control points. When discussing the area, people often contrast it with the neighboring town of 粉嶺 due to their close proximity and shared administrative district.
Examples
Are you going to Sheung Shui to shop tomorrow?
I live in Sheung Shui, it takes a long time to commute to work.
Related words
Common phrases
Sheung Shui Station
Landmark North (a major shopping mall in Sheung Shui)
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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.
