cung4 hing3 daai6 haa6重慶大廈重庆大厦
Jyutpingcung4 hing3 daai6 haa6
Yalechùhng hing daaih hah
Definition
Chungking Mansions, a landmark building in Tsim Sha Tsui known as a gathering place for South Asian and African communities.
colloquialplacesfood
How it's used
Chungking Mansions is famous for being a hub of multiculturalism and budget accommodation in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui. It is often associated with authentic South Asian cuisine, particularly curry and Indian snacks, which are popular among locals and tourists alike. The building is a landmark that represents a unique, gritty, and vibrant side of Hong Kong life that contrasts with the surrounding luxury malls.
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dung6棟dunghExamples
Let's go to Chungking Mansions to eat curry.
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Common phrases
Chungking Mansions curry
Chungking Mansions guesthouse
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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.
