fo2 taan3火炭
Jyutpingfo2 taan3
Yalefó taan
Definition
Fo Tan; an area in the Sha Tin District of Hong Kong that was originally an industrial area.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Fo Tan is a well known area in the New Territories that has transitioned from a traditional industrial hub to a mix of residential estates and commercial spaces. Locals often associate it with the Fo Tan industrial buildings which have become popular for hosting art studios and private kitchens. When referring to the area, it is common to add 嗰邊 to clarify you are talking about the location itself.
Examples
I have to go to Fo Tan for a meeting tomorrow.
Do you know how to get to Fo Tan?
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