zim1 zeoi2尖咀
Jyutpingzim1 zeoi2
Yalejīm jéui
Definition
Short form for Tsim Sha Tsui.
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively use this shortened form when speaking about the area in daily life. Using the full name 尖沙咀 can sound slightly formal or like you are reading from a map. It is a quintessential example of how Cantonese speakers prefer to truncate multi-syllable proper nouns for efficiency.
Examples
Shall we go to Tsim Sha Tsui for dinner tonight?
I work in Tsim Sha Tsui, and I am very busy every day.
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Common mistake
Do not use this in formal writing or official documents, as it is strictly a colloquial abbreviation. It is also worth noting that while it refers to the district, it is rarely used to refer to the specific tip of the peninsula itself, but rather the commercial hub.
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Grammar guides
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