hoeng1 gong2 zai2香港仔
Jyutpinghoeng1 gong2 zai2
Yalehēung góng jái
Definition
Aberdeen; an area in the Southern District of Hong Kong, north of Ap Lei Chau.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Refers to a specific district on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, historically known for its fishing port and floating restaurants. While the name literally translates to "Hong Kong boy," it is strictly a place name and should not be used to describe a person from Hong Kong. Locals often use it to refer to the town center area specifically, distinct from the surrounding residential estates.
Examples
Do you know how to get to Aberdeen?
I am going to Aberdeen to eat seafood tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter
Aberdeen Centre
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe a male resident of Hong Kong, as it is exclusively a geographical proper noun. If you want to refer to a person from Hong Kong, use 香港人 instead.
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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.
