taai3 zi2 dou6太子道
Jyutpingtaai3 zi2 dou6
Yaletaai jí douh
Definition
Prince Edward Road, a major road in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers to a major thoroughfare that spans across Kowloon, connecting areas like Mong Kok and Kowloon City. It is often used as a landmark for navigation or identifying specific districts in the city. Locals frequently drop the word 道 when referring to the area surrounding the road, simply calling it 太子.
Examples
Do you know how to get to Prince Edward Road?
Related words
Common phrases
Prince Edward Road West
Prince Edward Road East
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
