haang4 faa1 gaai1行花街
Jyutpinghaang4 faa1 gaai1
Yalehàahng fā gāai
Definition
To visit a Lunar New Year flower market during the days leading up to the Lunar New Year.
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How it's used
This phrase specifically refers to the cultural tradition of browsing stalls at temporary markets that appear in parks and plazas just before the Lunar New Year. While the official name for these events is 花市, locals almost exclusively use the term 行花街 in casual conversation. It carries a festive, bustling atmosphere and is often associated with buying orchids, windmills, or other lucky decorations.
Examples
When do you plan to visit the Lunar New Year fair this year?
It is really crowded visiting the Lunar New Year fair on New Year's Eve.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply walking down a street that happens to have flowers. The term is strictly tied to the specific seasonal event held in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year.
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