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Definition
Lunar New Year Fair, a seasonal market selling flowers, festive goods, and food.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the temporary markets held in public parks and plazas during the days leading up to the Lunar New Year. While the name literally translates to flower market, these venues are equally famous for selling dry goods, toys, and snacks. Locals often use the term 年宵 interchangeably with this word.
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Is there anything special for sale at the Lunar New Year Fair this year?
Let's go walk around the Lunar New Year Fair together tomorrow night.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a permanent flower market, such as the one in Mong Kok, which is referred to as 花墟.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
