seoi2 hoeng1水鄉水乡
Jyutpingseoi2 hoeng1
Yaleséui hēung
Definition
A water town or region rich in canals, waterways, and bodies of water.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to regions, often in Southern China, where life and culture are deeply integrated with rivers, canals, and lakes. It carries a nostalgic or romantic connotation, often evoking images of traditional wooden boats and old houses built over the water. It is rarely used to describe modern industrial ports or coastal cities.
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Tai O is a very famous water town in Hong Kong.
Do you like travelling to water towns?
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Common phrases
water towns in the Jiangnan region
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