gau2 lung4 tong4九龍塘九龙塘
Jyutpinggau2 lung4 tong4
Yalegáu lùhng tòhng
Definition
Kowloon Tong, a commercial and residential district in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Kowloon Tong is widely recognized as an upscale residential area and a major educational hub, home to several prestigious schools and universities. It is also famous for its unique cluster of boutique hotels, which are often referred to locally as "hourly hotels" due to their common usage for short-stay privacy. When giving directions, locals often refer to the area simply as "Tong" if the context is already clear.
Examples
I have to go to Kowloon Tong to meet a client tomorrow.
Do you know where I can park in Kowloon Tong?
Related words
Common phrases
Kowloon Tong Station
prestigious schools in Kowloon Tong
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
