Etymology

Diamond Hill

Today it means: An area of Wong Tai Sin district, Hong Kong. Full definition →

Cantonese 鑽石山 /钻石山
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  1. Cantonese · calque of鑽石山 /钻石山
  2. English todayDiamond Hill

Calque of Cantonese 鑽石山 /钻石山 (zyun³ sek⁶ saan¹, literally “stone-mining hill”).

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