mo1 lo1 gaai1摩羅街摩罗街
Jyutpingmo1 lo1 gaai1
Yalemō lō gāai
Definition
Lascar Row, a street in Hong Kong famous for its antique shops and flea market.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to this area as Cat Street rather than its official name. It is a famous destination for antique hunting, ranging from vintage trinkets to historical collectibles. The name itself reflects the historical presence of Indian soldiers and traders in the area during the colonial era.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the name with modern Indian neighborhoods, as the term 摩羅 is an archaic and potentially offensive descriptor for people of South Asian descent. While the street name is historical, it is best to use the name as a proper noun only and avoid using the descriptor in other contexts.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
