gau2 lung4九龍九龙
Jyutpinggau2 lung4
Yalegáu lùhng
Definition
Kowloon; a peninsula and one of the three main regions of Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to the area simply as 九龍, but when distinguishing it from the New Territories or Hong Kong Island, it is common to refer to it as 九龍半島. While it is a specific geographical region, it is frequently used in casual conversation to describe the general urban area across the harbor from Central.
Examples
I live in Kowloon, it is very convenient for work.
Are you going to the Kowloon side tomorrow?
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Grammar guides
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