tin1 taan4 daai6 fat6天壇大佛天坛大佛
Jyutpingtin1 taan4 daai6 fat6
Yaletīn tàahn daaih faht
Definition
Tian Tan Buddha; a large bronze statue of Buddha Shakyamuni located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the large bronze statue located on Lantau Island. Locals often use the English name Big Buddha interchangeably when speaking to tourists or in casual conversation. It is a major landmark that requires a trip to Ngong Ping, usually involving a cable car ride.
Examples
We are going to see the Big Buddha tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
visit the Big Buddha
Ngong Ping Big Buddha
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