jau4 maa4 dei6油麻地
Jyutpingjau4 maa4 dei6
Yaleyàuh màh deih
Definition
Yau Ma Tei; an area in western Kowloon, Hong Kong, located south of Mong Kok and north of Tsim Sha Tsui.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to the area as Yau Ma Tei when discussing the specific neighborhood, but it is frequently grouped with Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui as part of the Yau Tsim Mong District. The name historically relates to the storage of sesame oil and hemp, reflecting its past as a bustling maritime and trading hub.
Examples
Are you going to eat in Yau Ma Tei tomorrow night?
I live in Yau Ma Tei, it is very convenient for work.
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