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Definition
Industrial area or industrial zone.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to districts zoned for manufacturing, though many have been repurposed into creative hubs or office spaces in recent years. It carries a functional, utilitarian tone and is often used when giving directions or discussing rent prices for studios. Locals frequently contrast these areas with commercial or residential zones when talking about convenience or accessibility.
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That side is an industrial area, there is not much good food there.
Do you know where there is an industrial area?
Related words
Common phrases
move into an industrial area
industrial building
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a single factory building, which is simply called 工廠. It specifically refers to a geographical zone or district.
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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.
