paau2 maa5 dei2跑馬地跑马地
Jyutpingpaau2 maa5 dei2
Yalepáau máh déi
Definition
Happy Valley, a district on Hong Kong Island famous for its racecourse.
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively use the English name Happy Valley when speaking English, but use 跑馬地 when speaking Cantonese. It is a prestigious residential area, and the name is synonymous with the famous racecourse located there. When giving directions, people often specify whether they mean the residential area or the racecourse itself.
Examples
Are you going to Happy Valley tomorrow?
I live in Happy Valley, it is very convenient for work.
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Common phrases
Happy Valley Racecourse
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