maa5 coeng4馬場马场
Jyutpingmaa5 coeng4
Yalemáh chèuhng
Definition
Racecourse; a venue for horse racing.
colloquialplacessports
How it's used
Locals often use this term specifically to refer to the two major venues in Hong Kong, namely the Sha Tin and Happy Valley racecourses. It is frequently associated with the culture of betting and social gatherings rather than just the sport itself. When people mention going to the racecourse, they are usually implying an evening or weekend outing involving horse racing events.
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go3個goExamples
Are you interested in going to the racecourse to watch horse racing tonight?
I will be working at the racecourse tomorrow, so I won't have time to see you.
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Common phrases
Happy Valley Racecourse
Sha Tin Racecourse
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