zo3 deon1 dou6佐敦道
Jyutpingzo3 deon1 dou6
Yalejo dēun douh
Definition
Jordan Road, a major road in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to the area surrounding this road simply as 佐敦. It serves as a major thoroughfare connecting the west and east sides of the Kowloon peninsula. When giving directions, it is common to specify which side of the road you are on, as it is quite long and busy.
Examples
I got off at Jordan Road and walked a few steps to arrive.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
