si5 zung1 sam1市中心
Jyutpingsi5 zung1 sam1
Yalesíh jūng sām
Definition
City center or town center; the busiest and most bustling area of a city.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the central business district or the main commercial hub of a town. While it is a standard term, locals often use specific district names like 中環 or 旺角 instead of this generic term when talking about where they are actually going. It carries a slightly more formal or descriptive tone compared to just saying the name of the area.
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It is very crowded over at the city center, it is hard to find a parking spot.
Related words
Common phrases
located in the city center
the city center zone
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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.
