bak1 gok3北角
Jyutpingbak1 gok3
Yalebāk gok
Definition
North Point; a district on the northern coast of Hong Kong Island, within the Eastern District.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Locals often refer to the area around the North Point MTR station as the heart of the district, which is famous for its dense population and traditional street markets. It is historically known as a hub for the Fujianese community in Hong Kong, leading to a distinct local food culture compared to other parts of the island.
Examples
Do you know where there is a dim sum restaurant in North Point?
I have an appointment to have dinner with a friend in North Point tonight.
Related words
Common phrases
North Point Ferry Pier
North Point MTR station
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
