daai6 bou3大埔
Jyutpingdaai6 bou3
Yaledaaih bou
Definition
Tai Po; a residential and industrial district located in the northeastern New Territories of Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to the area simply as 大埔, which is a major residential hub in the New Territories. It is well known for its large public housing estates and the Tai Po Industrial Estate. When giving directions, people frequently specify the nearby MTR station or specific housing developments to narrow down the location.
Examples
Where in Tai Po do you live?
Let's go to Tai Po for a meal tomorrow.
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