zi1 maa4 waan1芝麻灣芝麻湾
Jyutpingzi1 maa4 waan1
Yalejī màh wāan
Definition
Chi Ma Wan, a bay and peninsula on Lantau Island in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers to a remote coastal area on Lantau Island that is primarily known for its hiking trails and the correctional institution located there. It is not a residential or commercial hub, so it is rarely mentioned in daily conversation unless someone is planning a specific outdoor trip or discussing local geography.
Examples
Let's go hiking in Chi Ma Wan tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
Chi Ma Wan Country Trail
Chi Ma Wan Pier
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
