gwok3 zai3 gam1 jung4 zung1 sam1國際金融中心国际金融中心
Jyutpinggwok3 zai3 gam1 jung4 zung1 sam1
Yalegwok jai gām yùhng jūng sām
Definition
International Financial Centre, a major commercial development in Central, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively refer to this landmark by its abbreviation, IFC. Using the full name sounds overly formal or like reading from a brochure, so stick to the English acronym even when speaking Cantonese.
Examples
We arranged to meet at the International Financial Centre.
Do you know how to get to the International Financial Centre?
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Common mistake
Avoid translating the name literally into Mandarin or other languages when asking for directions, as taxi drivers and locals will recognize the English acronym IFC much faster than the full Chinese name.
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