bun3 dou2 zau2 dim3半島酒店半岛酒店
Jyutpingbun3 dou2 zau2 dim3
Yalebun dóu jáu dim
Definition
The Peninsula Hong Kong, a historic luxury hotel located on the waterfront of Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to this landmark simply as 半島 to save time. It is widely considered a symbol of luxury and colonial history in Hong Kong, frequently associated with high tea and its fleet of green Rolls-Royce cars. When giving directions, it is common to mention its proximity to the Star Ferry pier or the MTR station in Tsim Sha Tsui.
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We are going to have dinner at The Peninsula tonight.
Do you know where The Peninsula is?
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Common phrases
The Peninsula afternoon tea
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Grammar guides
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