lai6 jyun4荔園荔园
Jyutpinglai6 jyun4
Yalelaih yùhn
Definition
Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park, a historic amusement park that operated in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
This name serves as a nostalgic cultural touchstone for many Hong Kong people, representing a bygone era of local entertainment. Even though the park closed in the nineties, it remains a common reference point when discussing childhood memories or the history of the city. It is rarely used to refer to the physical location today, but rather as a symbol of old-school fun.
Examples
I used to go to Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park to play when I was a kid.
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