dung1 gun2東莞东莞
Jyutpingdung1 gun2
Yaledūng gún
Definition
Dongguan, a prefecture-level city in central-southern Guangdong, China.
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How it's used
Refers to a major industrial city in the Pearl River Delta that is frequently visited by Hong Kong residents for business or short weekend trips. It is often associated with factory manufacturing and logistics hubs. When discussing travel there, locals typically use the verb 返 rather than 去, reflecting the close economic and personal ties between the two regions.
Examples
I have to go back to Dongguan for work tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
Made in Dongguan
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