gwo2 laan4果欄果栏
Jyutpinggwo2 laan4
Yalegwó làahn
Definition
A wholesale fruit market, specifically referring to the one in Yau Ma Tei in a Hong Kong context.
colloquialfoodplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a wholesale fruit market rather than a standard retail shop or supermarket. While it can refer to any wholesale fruit market, it is almost exclusively used as a proper noun for the historic site in Yau Ma Tei. It is a popular spot for photography due to its traditional architecture and bustling atmosphere, especially during the early morning hours.
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Shall we go to the fruit market early tomorrow morning to buy fruit?
The fruit at the Yau Ma Tei fruit market is both cheap and fresh.
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Common phrases
Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market
go to the fruit market
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Grammar guides
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