wai4 do1 lei6 aa3 gong2維多利亞港维多利亚港
Jyutpingwai4 do1 lei6 aa3 gong2
Yalewàih dō leih a góng
Definition
Victoria Harbour; the famous deepwater harbor situated between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula.
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively refer to the harbour as 維港 in daily conversation to save time. Using the full name sounds formal or like you are reading from a tourist brochure. It is the central landmark of the city and serves as the primary reference point for navigation between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
Examples
We are going to Victoria Harbour to watch the fireworks tonight.
Do you know where the best view of Victoria Harbour is?
Related words
Common phrases
both sides of Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour scenery
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