maa5 niu6 seoi2馬尿水马尿水
Jyutpingmaa5 niu6 seoi2
Yalemáh niuh séui
Definition
Ma Liu Shui, an area in Hong Kong.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Despite the literal meaning of horse urine water, this is a standard place name in the New Territories. It is most commonly associated with the Chinese University of Hong Kong campus. Locals often use it interchangeably with the MTR station name University.
Examples
I have to go to the Ma Liu Shui area for work tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
Ma Liu Shui Ferry Pier
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