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Definition
The Gold Coast, a private housing estate in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the large residential complex and shopping plaza in Tuen Mun rather than the Australian city. Locals often associate it with a relaxed, resort-like atmosphere due to its proximity to the beach and marina. When giving directions, people frequently add 嗰邊 to specify the location.
Examples
He lives over at the Gold Coast.
Are you going to the Gold Coast tomorrow?
Related words
Common phrases
Gold Coast Piazza
Hong Kong Gold Coast Hotel
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
