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Yalehùhng mòuh fàhn chèuhng
Definition
Hong Kong Cemetery, a historic cemetery in Happy Valley originally established for foreigners.
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How it's used
Historically, the term reflects a time when any non-Chinese person was colloquially referred to as 紅毛. While the official name is 香港墳場, locals still use this older, descriptive name to identify the specific site in Happy Valley. It carries a slightly old-fashioned or informal tone compared to the official signage.
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We passed by the Hong Kong Cemetery today.
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Common phrases
go to the Hong Kong Cemetery
near the Hong Kong Cemetery
Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to any other cemetery in Hong Kong, as it specifically points to the historic site in Happy Valley. Using it for a modern or Chinese cemetery would be confusing or incorrect.
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Grammar guides
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