daai6 dou6 zung1大道中
Jyutpingdaai6 dou6 zung1
Yaledaaih douh jūng
Definition
Queen's Road Central, a major road in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively refer to this street by its abbreviated name rather than the full English translation. It serves as a primary reference point for navigating the Central district. Note that while it is a major thoroughfare, it is often associated with specific older commercial buildings and banks rather than just the road itself.
Examples
We agreed to meet at that shop on Queen's Road Central.
Do you know how to get to Queen's Road Central?
Related words
Common phrases
office buildings on Queen's Road Central
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 皇后大道, which is the full name; using the full name in casual conversation sounds overly formal or like you are reading from a map.
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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.
