wong4 bou3 daai6 dou6黃埔大道黄埔大道
Jyutpingwong4 bou3 daai6 dou6
Yalewòhng bou daaih douh
Definition
Huangpu Avenue, a major road in Guangzhou, China.
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How it's used
Proper nouns for major roads in Guangzhou are often used in Hong Kong when discussing travel or business across the border. Unlike some smaller streets, major thoroughfares like this are frequently referenced by their full names to avoid confusion with similarly named locations in other cities.
Examples
Do you know how to get to Huangpu Avenue?
We are waiting for you over at Huangpu Avenue.
Related words
Common phrases
travel along Huangpu Avenue
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