waan4 tau4 waan4 mei5環頭環尾环头环尾
Jyutpingwaan4 tau4 waan4 mei5
Yalewàahn tàuh wàahn méih
Definition
The less prosperous areas at the outer ends of Hong Kong Island.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the far ends of Hong Kong Island, historically implying areas less accessible or economically active than the central districts. It carries a sense of being out of the way or disconnected from the urban core. While it originated from a specific geographic context, it is now often used more broadly to describe any remote or inconvenient location.
Examples
He lives in a remote, less developed area, so commuting to work is very far.
That place is so isolated, it really is in the middle of nowhere.
Related words
Common phrases
to live in a remote area
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general terms for remote areas like 偏僻, as this phrase carries a specific nuance of being at the periphery of the main city hubs.
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