sai1 joeng4 coi3 gaai1西洋菜街
Jyutpingsai1 joeng4 coi3 gaai1
Yalesāi yèuhng choi gāai
Definition
Sai Yeung Choi Street, a major street in Mong Kok, Hong Kong.
colloquialplacesshopping
How it's used
Famous for being a bustling shopping hub in Mong Kok, this street is widely recognized for its high density of electronics stores and cosmetic shops. It was historically known for pedestrianization, though vehicle access has since been restored. Locals often refer to it simply as 菜街 when the context of being in Mong Kok is already established.
Examples
Let's go for a walk on Sai Yeung Choi Street later.
Do you know where there is an electronics shop on Sai Yeung Choi Street?
Related words
Common phrases
Sai Yeung Choi Street South
Sai Yeung Choi Street North
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