hung4 ham3 hoi2 dai2 seoi6 dou6紅磡海底隧道红磡海底隧道
Jyutpinghung4 ham3 hoi2 dai2 seoi6 dou6
Yalehùhng ham hói dái seuih douh
Definition
Cross-Harbour Tunnel (the underwater road tunnel connecting Hung Hom and Causeway Bay).
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively refer to this location as 紅隧. Using the full name is usually reserved for formal announcements, traffic reports, or when speaking to someone unfamiliar with the city.
Examples
The Hung Hom Cross Harbour Tunnel is very congested right now.
Are you going to cross the harbor via the Hung Hom Cross Harbour Tunnel?
Related words
Common phrases
Hung Hom Tunnel traffic jam
to take the Hung Hom Tunnel
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Eastern Harbour Crossing or the Western Harbour Crossing, as each has a distinct name and location that locals distinguish clearly.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
