waa4 saan1華山华山
Jyutpingwaa4 saan1
Yalewàh sān
Definition
Mt Hua in Shaanxi, western mountain of the Five Sacred Mountains 五嶽|五岳[Wu3 yue4]
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How it's used
Beyond its geographical status, this name is deeply embedded in Hong Kong pop culture through wuxia literature. It is most frequently invoked in the context of 華山論劍, a legendary martial arts tournament where top masters gather to determine the best fighter. Using this term often evokes a sense of epic competition or a high-stakes showdown.
Examples
teng1 gong2 heoi3 waa6 saan1 tai2 jat6 ceot1 hou2 leng3 gaa4
聽講去華山睇日出好靚㗎。
I heard that watching the sunrise at Mount Hua is beautiful.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 waa6 saan1 hai6 ng5 ngok6 jap6 min6 bin1 jat1 go3
你知唔知華山係五嶽入面邊一個？
Do you know which one of the Five Great Mountains Mount Hua is?
Related words
Common phrases
waa6 saan1 leon6 gim3
華山論劍
Mount Hua Fencing Competition
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
