sek6 gip3 mei5石硤尾石硖尾
Jyutpingsek6 gip3 mei5
Yalesehk gip méih
Definition
Shek Kip Mei, an area in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers to a historic residential area in Kowloon known for its early public housing estates. The name originates from the rocky terrain that once characterized the valley before urban development. It is frequently associated with the development of the first resettlement blocks in Hong Kong following the 1953 fire.
Examples
Do you know how to get to Shek Kip Mei?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
