mo1 sing1 leng5 dou6摩星嶺道摩星岭道
Jyutpingmo1 sing1 leng5 dou6
Yalemō sīng léhng douh
Definition
Mount Davis Road, a street on Hong Kong Island.
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How it's used
Proper nouns for streets in Hong Kong often follow the pattern of the English name combined with a descriptive term like 道. While the English name is Mount Davis Road, locals always use the full Chinese name to avoid confusion with the mountain itself. It is common to hear this road mentioned when discussing scenic drives or historical sites in the Western District.
Examples
Do you know how to get to Mount Davis Road?
We will meet up at Mount Davis Road tonight.
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Common phrases
1 Mount Davis Road
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