jyut6 dung1粵東粤东

Jyutpingjyut6 dung1
Yaleyuht dūng

Definition

The eastern part of Guangdong Province.

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How it's used

This term is primarily used in formal or geographical contexts to describe the region east of the Pearl River Delta. In casual daily conversation, Hong Kongers are much more likely to refer to specific cities like 汕頭 or 潮州 rather than using this broader regional label.

Examples

喺。
His home is over in eastern Guangdong.
？
When are you going to visit eastern Guangdong?

Related words

see alsogwong2 dung1廣東gwóng dūng

Common phrases

the eastern Guangdong region

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