zung1 ngan4 daai6 haa6中銀大廈中银大厦
Jyutpingzung1 ngan4 daai6 haa6
Yalejūng ngàhn daaih hah
Definition
Bank of China Tower; the iconic skyscraper in Central, Hong Kong.
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How it's used
This iconic skyscraper is a major landmark in Central and is often used as a navigational reference point. Locals frequently refer to it simply as 中銀 to save time, especially when giving directions. Its unique angular design makes it one of the most recognizable buildings in the Hong Kong skyline.
Measure word
zo2座jóExamples
Can you see that Bank of China Tower?
We agreed to meet at the entrance of the Bank of China Tower.
Related words
Common phrases
Bank of China (short form)
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Particle
Connector
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.
