mak6 dong1 lou4 dou6麥當勞道麦当劳道
Jyutpingmak6 dong1 lou4 dou6
Yalemahk dōng lòuh douh
Definition
MacDonnell Road, a street in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Despite the name, this road has absolutely no connection to the fast food chain McDonald's. It was named after Sir Richard MacDonnell, a former governor of Hong Kong. Locals often find it amusing when tourists confuse the two, so be sure to pronounce the name clearly to avoid sounding like you are looking for a burger joint in a residential area.
Examples
Do you know how to get to MacDonnell Road?
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Common phrases
1 MacDonnell Road
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the fast food restaurant 麥當勞. Using the full name 麥當勞道 is essential to clarify that you are referring to the street, not the restaurant.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
