mo1 lei6 san4 gaai1摩利臣街
Jyutpingmo1 lei6 san4 gaai1
Yalemō leih sàhn gāai
Definition
Morrison Street, a street in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Street names in Hong Kong often follow the British colonial naming convention, and this specific street is located in the Sheung Wan area near the Western Market. When giving directions, locals frequently use the particle 嗰邊 to point towards the general vicinity of the street. It is treated as a proper noun and does not require a specific classifier when used in casual conversation.
Examples
Do you know how to get to Morrison Street?
Related words
Common phrases
the intersection of Morrison Street
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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.
