cing1 dou2青島青岛
Jyutpingcing1 dou2
Yalechīng dóu
Definition
Qingdao, a major coastal city in Shandong Province, China.
colloquialplacesdrink
How it's used
While referring to the city, the pronunciation follows standard Mandarin-based toponyms, but in Hong Kong, it is most frequently encountered as the brand name for the famous beer. When ordering at a restaurant, locals often just say 青島 to refer to the beer itself rather than the full name. It is a staple at local seafood restaurants and dai pai dongs.
Examples
I am going to travel to Qingdao next month.
Related words
Common phrases
Tsingtao beer
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Grammar guides
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