tai1 tin4梯田
Jyutpingtai1 tin4
Yaletāi tìhn
Definition
Terraced fields; stepped agricultural plots built on a hillside.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to agricultural land carved into mountainsides to create flat surfaces for farming. While common in rural areas of mainland China or Southeast Asia, it is rarely used in the context of Hong Kong's urban landscape, making it a term more associated with travel or geography.
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faai3塊faiExamples
The rice terraces here are really beautiful.
Have you seen the terraces over at Dragon's Back yet?
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