faai3 zi2 gei1筷子基
Jyutpingfaai3 zi2 gei1
Yalefaai jí gēi
Definition
Fai Chi Kei, a neighborhood and reclamation area in northwestern Macau.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Fai Chi Kei is a well known residential area in Macau that was historically a shipyard district. The name literally translates to chopstick base, referring to the shape of the original land reclamation. Locals often use it as a reference point for navigating the northern part of the Macau Peninsula.
Examples
Where in Fai Chi Kei do you live?
Shall we go eat in Fai Chi Kei tomorrow?
Related words
Common phrases
Fai Chi Kei North Bay
Fai Chi Kei social housing
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