nin4 siu1 si5 coeng4年宵市場年宵市场
Jyutpingnin4 siu1 si5 coeng4
Yalenìhn sīu síh chèuhng
Definition
Lunar New Year market; a temporary outdoor market selling flowers, decorations, and gifts before the Chinese New Year.
colloquialfestivalplaces
How it's used
Locals almost always shorten this term to just 年宵 in casual conversation. It refers specifically to the large outdoor markets held in public parks or plazas in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year. These markets are famous for selling flowers, seasonal decorations, and creative goods produced by students or local businesses.
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Are you going to the Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair this year?
The Lunar New Year Fair is so crowded that you can't even move.
Related words
Common phrases
to visit the Lunar New Year Fair
to stroll through the Lunar New Year Fair
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