bou2 lam4寶琳宝琳
Jyutpingbou2 lam4
Yalebóu làhm
Definition
Po Lam; an area in northern Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the residential area surrounding the MTR station and the public housing estates in northern Tseung Kwan O. Locals often use this name to distinguish the area from other parts of the district like Hang Hau or Tiu Keng Leng. It is almost exclusively used when discussing transport routes or residential locations.
Examples
Do you know how to get to Po Lam?
I live in Po Lam, it is very convenient for work.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
