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Definition
Penha Hill; a hill in Macau.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the hill in Macau famous for the Penha Chapel. It is a popular spot for locals to exercise or enjoy a panoramic view of the city, often associated with a peaceful atmosphere away from the busy casino areas.
Examples
Shall we go for a walk at Penha Hill tomorrow?
The view from the top of Penha Hill is really beautiful.
Common phrases
to hike up Penha Hill
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
