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Jyutpingtin1 gwong1 heoi1
Yaletīn gwōng hēui
Definition
Dawn market; an unlicensed street market operating in the early morning to evade law enforcement.
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How it's used
These markets operate in a legal grey area, typically vanishing before the authorities begin their shifts. The term carries a sense of nostalgia for a disappearing grassroots lifestyle, as many of these sites have been cleared by urban redevelopment. You will mostly hear this used by older generations or people interested in local culture and bargain hunting.
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Do you know where there are still dawn markets to walk around in?
Related words
Common phrases
to browse a dawn market
to go to a dawn market
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