gung1 zin2 wui2工展會工展会
Jyutpinggung1 zin2 wui2
Yalegūng jín wúi
Definition
The Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo (HKBPE), a major annual exhibition of industrial products held in Hong Kong.
colloquialshoppingfestival
How it's used
The event is a cultural staple in Hong Kong, famous for its massive crowds and deep discounts on local food and household goods. It is traditionally held in Victoria Park and is synonymous with the end of the year, often serving as a place for families to buy snacks for the upcoming Lunar New Year.
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go3個goExamples
When does the HKBPE start this year?
Let's go to the HKBPE and go on a shopping spree.
Related words
Common phrases
to visit the HKBPE
to go on a shopping spree at the HKBPE
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