mong6 gok3望角
Jyutpingmong6 gok3
Yalemohng gok
Definition
An historical name for Mong Kok, a major area in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Historical records show that the area was originally named 望角 due to its geographical position, but it was later changed to 旺角 to signify prosperity. It is now almost exclusively used in historical discussions or by older generations who remember the transition. Using it in modern navigation or daily conversation will cause confusion as locals only recognize the current name.
Examples
This place used to be called Mongkok.
Do you know where Mongkok refers to?
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Common mistake
Do not use this term when asking for directions or talking about current events, as it is considered an obsolete name that no longer appears on maps or official signage.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
