lou5 sing4 keoi1老城區老城区
Jyutpinglou5 sing4 keoi1
Yalelóuh sìhng kēui
Definition
Old city district; the historic area of a city.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the historical or original urban core of a city, often characterized by older architecture and traditional street layouts. While it can describe any city's historic center, it often carries a nostalgic tone, implying a place where traditional culture or local food is preserved. It is frequently used when contrasting the slower, more authentic pace of life in these areas against modern, high-rise business districts.
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I really like going for a walk in the old city district.
Are there any good places to eat in this old city district?
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Common phrases
the character of the old city district
to tour the old city district
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
