gau2 lung4 sing4 keoi1九龍城區九龙城区
Jyutpinggau2 lung4 sing4 keoi1
Yalegáu lùhng sìhng kēui
Definition
Kowloon City District; a district of Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals rarely use the full administrative name 九龍城區 in casual conversation unless discussing government policy or official boundaries. People typically refer to the area simply as 九龍城 when talking about the neighborhood, food, or local life. Using the full district name sounds formal or bureaucratic, similar to saying a specific municipal district name in English instead of the town name.
Examples
Whereabouts in Kowloon City District do you live?
There is a lot of good Thai food in Kowloon City District.
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Common phrases
Kowloon City District Council
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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.
