zim1 saa1 zeoi2尖沙嘴
Jyutpingzim1 saa1 zeoi2
Yalejīm sā jéui
Definition
Tsim Sha Tsui, a major urban area and tourist hub in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals often use the variant 尖咀 as a shorthand for this area. While the official English name is Tsim Sha Tsui, the pronunciation of the last character is frequently softened in rapid speech to sound more like a 'zui' or 'zeoi' sound depending on the speaker's accent.
Examples
I will go shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
Tsim Sha Tsui Pier
Common mistake
Avoid using the Mandarin pronunciation or spelling when referring to this place, as it is a specific proper noun with a unique Cantonese romanization that locals expect to hear.
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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.
