gon1 nok6 dou6干諾道干诺道
Jyutpinggon1 nok6 dou6
Yalegōn nohk douh
Definition
Connaught Road, a major thoroughfare in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Street names in Hong Kong often retain their colonial English origins, and this specific road is a major artery in the Central district. Locals typically refer to it simply by its name without adding the word road in casual speech, though including it is standard for clarity when giving directions.
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