Etymology

Sai Wan

Today it means: An area of Central and Western district, Hong Kong. Full definition →

Cantonese 西環 /西环
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Sai Wan · proper noun1

  1. Cantonese · borrowed from西環 /西环
  2. English todaySai Wan

From Cantonese 西環 /西环 (sai¹ waan⁴).

Sai Wan · proper noun2

  1. Cantonese · borrowed from西灣 /西湾
  2. English todaySai Wan

From Cantonese 西灣 /西湾 (literally “West Bay”).

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