gat1 zi1 dou2吉之島吉之岛
Jyutpinggat1 zi1 dou2
Yalegāt jī dóu
Definition
Jusco, the former name of the AEON department store chain.
colloquialshoppingplaces
How it's used
Although the store officially rebranded as AEON many years ago, many Hong Kongers still refer to it as 吉之島 out of habit. It functions as a nostalgic marker for those who grew up shopping there before the name change. You will often hear older generations use the old name exclusively, even when standing inside a store with the new branding.
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gaan1間gānExamples
Let's go to Jusco to buy some things.
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Common mistake
Do not be confused if you see a store sign saying AEON but hear locals calling it 吉之島; they are referring to the exact same place.
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