gong2 dou2港島港岛
Jyutpinggong2 dou2
Yalegóng dóu
Definition
Hong Kong Island; short form for Hong Kong Island.
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How it's used
Locals use this term to distinguish the island from the Kowloon peninsula and the New Territories. It is the standard way to refer to the northern and southern districts of the island in casual conversation. Using the full name 香港島 sounds overly formal or like reading from a textbook.
Examples
Traffic on Hong Kong Island is very congested today.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
