sing4 mun4 seoi6 dou6城門隧道城门隧道
Jyutpingsing4 mun4 seoi6 dou6
Yalesìhng mùhn seuih douh
Definition
Shing Mun Tunnels; a dual two-lane road tunnel linking Sha Tin and Tsuen Wan in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to this tunnel simply as 城隧 to save time during conversation. It serves as a vital artery connecting the New Territories East and West, making it a frequent topic when discussing daily commutes or traffic reports. You will hear it mentioned constantly on radio traffic updates during rush hours.
Examples
It is very fast to go to Tsuen Wan via Shing Mun Tunnel.
Related words
Common phrases
to take the Shing Mun Tunnel
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
