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Definition
The Cross-Harbour Tunnel, connecting Hung Hom in Kowloon with Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island.
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively use this shortened form to refer to the original Cross-Harbour Tunnel, distinguishing it from the newer Eastern and Western crossings. It is deeply embedded in daily traffic reports and casual conversation about commuting between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. Even though the official name is simply the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, using the full name sounds overly formal or unnatural in everyday speech.
Examples
The Cross-Harbour Tunnel was ridiculously jammed this morning.
Are you taking the Cross-Harbour Tunnel or the Eastern Harbour Crossing now?
Related words
Common phrases
Cross-Harbour Tunnel traffic jam
take the Cross-Harbour Tunnel
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the other two tunnels, as locals use specific nicknames like 東隧 and 西隧 to differentiate them. Using the full name for all three can cause confusion during navigation or travel planning.
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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.
