tin4 hoi2填海
Jyutpingtin4 hoi2
Yaletìhn hói
Definition
To reclaim land from the sea.
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How it's used
This term is deeply embedded in the local political and urban planning discourse due to the city's limited flat land. It is often used to discuss environmental impact or housing supply issues. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently used in the continuous aspect with 緊 to describe ongoing construction projects.
Examples
They are reclaiming land here, and might build apartments in the future.
The government is talking about land reclamation again, do you support it?
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
