sai2 ji1 gaai1洗衣街
Jyutpingsai2 ji1 gaai1
Yalesái yī gāai
Definition
Sai Yee Street, a major street in Mong Kok, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Sai Yee Street is a major thoroughfare in Mong Kok famous for its concentration of sports shoe retailers. It is often referred to as Sneaker Street by locals because of this specific commercial identity. When giving directions, remember that the street is quite long and spans across different parts of the district.
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Sai Yee Street Garden
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