lei5 jyu2 mun4鯉魚門鲤鱼门
Jyutpinglei5 jyu2 mun4
Yaleléih yú mùhn
Definition
Lei Yue Mun, a channel and surrounding areas in Hong Kong famous for its seafood and historical fishing village.
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How it's used
Primarily associated with the famous seafood village in Kowloon, the name is also used for a narrow strait between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. When locals mention going to this place, they almost always mean the dining destination rather than the geographical strait itself. It remains a popular spot for tourists and locals seeking a traditional village atmosphere combined with fresh catch.
Examples
Shall we go to Lei Yue Mun to eat seafood tonight?
The seafood over at Lei Yue Mun is really quite fresh.
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Common mistake
Be aware that there are two distinct areas historically referred to as 鯉魚門, one on the Kowloon side and one near 筲箕灣 on the Hong Kong Island side, though the Kowloon location is the one people refer to for dining.
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