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Definition
Night market; a group of street vendors gathered in a certain area to do business at night.
Example
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How it's used
While the concept of a night market is common in many parts of Asia, in Hong Kong, the term is most strongly associated with specific tourist-heavy spots like Temple Street. Locals often use the verb 行 to describe visiting these places, as the activity is primarily about walking around and browsing rather than just shopping. It carries a casual, lively connotation of late-night socialising and street food culture.
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Shall we go to the night market tonight?
The snacks at this night market are very famous.
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