naau6 si5鬧市闹市
Jyutpingnaau6 si5
Yalenaauh síh
Definition
A busy, crowded street or bustling downtown area.
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How it's used
Focuses on the density and activity of a city center rather than just the noise level. While the characters literally suggest a noisy market, it is commonly used to describe any bustling urban district or commercial hub. It carries a slightly formal or descriptive tone, often appearing in news reports or written accounts of city life.
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This is a busy area, usually there are many people walking around.
Why are you shouting in the middle of a busy street?
Related words
Common phrases
bustling city center
heart of the busy district
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