aap3 liu4 gaai1鴨寮街鸭寮街
Jyutpingaap3 liu4 gaai1
Yaleaap lìuh gāai
Definition
Apliu Street, a street in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong.
colloquialplacesshopping
How it's used
Famous for its vibrant flea market atmosphere, this location is the go-to destination for hobbyists looking for cheap electronics, cables, and second-hand gadgets. Locals often refer to it simply as 鴨記 to emphasize its status as a specialized hub for tech enthusiasts and bargain hunters. It serves as a cultural landmark reflecting the grassroots commercial spirit of Sham Shui Po.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Apliu Street is always very crowded, be careful when you go shopping there.
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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.
