zan1 bou2 hoi2 sin1 fong2珍寶海鮮舫珍宝海鲜舫
Jyutpingzan1 bou2 hoi2 sin1 fong2
Yalejān bóu hói sīn fóng
Definition
Jumbo Floating Restaurant, a famous former floating seafood restaurant in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
This name refers to a specific, iconic landmark in Aberdeen that was famous for its grand, imperial-style architecture. While it is no longer operating in Hong Kong, it remains a strong cultural symbol of the city's history and tourism. It is rarely used as a generic term for floating restaurants, as it specifically points to that one historical entity.
Examples
I used to go to the Jumbo Floating Restaurant for dinner all the time when I was little.
Related words
Common phrases
the former site of the Jumbo Floating Restaurant
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