wu4 gwong1 saan1 sik1湖光山色
Jyutpingwu4 gwong1 saan1 sik1
Yalewùh gwōng sāan sīk
Definition
The natural beauty of lakes and mountains; scenic landscape of water and hills.
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How it's used
This is a formal four character idiom that is rarely used in casual, everyday speech. It is most commonly found in travel writing, literature, or when describing a scenic tourist destination with a slightly elevated tone. Using it in a very informal setting might sound overly poetic or pretentious.
Examples
The scenery of lakes and mountains here is truly beautiful.
Do you like this kind of lake and mountain scenery?
Related words
Common phrases
to enjoy the scenery of lakes and mountains
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common adjective, but it functions as a noun phrase. It cannot be used directly after the particle 嘅 to describe a person or object in the same way as a simple adjective.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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