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Definition
Temple Street, a well-known street in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the famous night market area in Yau Ma Tei. Locals use this nickname to evoke the lively, slightly gritty, and traditional atmosphere of the street stalls and fortune tellers. It is rarely used in formal writing or by tourists who stick to the full name.
Examples
Let's go walk around Temple Street tonight.
Do you know where there is good food at Temple Street?
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Common phrases
Temple Street Night Market
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