Etymology

San Tin

Today it means: An area of Yuen Long district, New Territories, Hong Kong. Full definition →

Cantonese 新田
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  1. Cantonese · borrowed from新田
  2. English todaySan Tin

From Cantonese 新田 (san¹ tin⁴).

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