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Definition
Tolo Harbour, an inlet in eastern New Territories, Hong Kong, historically known as Tai Po Hoi.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to the area surrounding the harbour rather than just the water itself, especially when discussing the popular cycling path that connects Sha Tin to Tai Po. While the name is a direct translation of the English colonial name, it has become the standard way to identify this specific geographical feature in both formal and informal contexts. It is frequently associated with the adjacent highway, which is a major artery for traffic in the New Territories.
Examples
We are going to Tolo Harbour to cycle tonight.
Do you know how to get to Tolo Highway?
Common phrases
Tolo Highway
Tolo Harbour cycling track
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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.
