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Definition
Kaiping (or Hoiping), a city in Guangdong province, China, and one of the Siyi (Four Counties).
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How it's used
Kaiping is widely recognized for its unique architectural landscape, particularly the fortified towers known as diaolou. It is one of the four counties historically known as Siyi, and many Cantonese speakers in Hong Kong have ancestral roots there. When discussing the region, locals often emphasize the specific dialect spoken there, which is distinct from standard Cantonese.
Examples
My family members are from Kaiping.
When will you go back to Kaiping to visit relatives?
Related words
Common phrases
Kaiping Diaolou
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