mou5 teng1舞廳舞厅
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Yalemóuh tēng
Definition
Ballroom or dance hall; a venue for dancing, socializing, and drinking.
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How it's used
Historically, this term refers to venues that were central to mid-century social life in Hong Kong, often featuring live bands and hostesses. While still understood, it carries a nostalgic or slightly dated connotation compared to modern clubs or bars. It is rarely used to describe contemporary dance studios or modern nightclubs.
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gaan1間gānExamples
He used to go to that dance hall to dance all the time.
Do you know where there are still dance halls open?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a modern nightclub or a disco, as those are usually called 夜店 or 的士高. Using it for a modern venue makes the speaker sound like they are referring to a place from the 1960s or 70s.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
