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Definition
Lake Chao, a famous freshwater lake in Anhui province, China.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the city and lake located in Anhui province. It is rarely used in daily Hong Kong Cantonese conversation unless one is discussing geography or travel plans to mainland China. When speaking about the lake itself, it is often paired with the word 市 to clarify that the speaker is referring to the urban area.
Examples
I went to Chaohu for a trip last year.
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