zim1 saa1 zeoi2尖沙咀
Jyutpingzim1 saa1 zeoi2
Yalejīm sā jéui
Definition
Tsim Sha Tsui, a major commercial, entertainment, and tourist district in southwestern Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to this area simply as 尖咀 for short. It is a major hub for both tourists and locals, serving as a primary transit point for the Star Ferry and various MTR lines. When giving directions, people frequently use landmarks like the Clock Tower or the shopping malls to specify their exact location within the district.
Examples
Let's go to Tsim Sha Tsui for dinner tonight.
Do you know where there is a cinema in Tsim Sha Tsui?
Related words
Common phrases
Tsim Sha Tsui Pier
Tsim Sha Tsui Station
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
