zung1 gwok3 sing4中國城中国城
Jyutpingzung1 gwok3 sing4
Yalejūng gwok sìhng
Definition
China City, a famous defunct night club in Tsim Sha Tsui; also literally Chinatown, though rarely used in Hong Kong.
- China City, a famous defunct night club formerly located in Tsim Sha Tsui
- Chinatown
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively associated with the legendary nightclub that once dominated the Tsim Sha Tsui nightlife scene. Because of its cultural impact, locals rarely use this term to refer to a Chinatown abroad, preferring the term 唐人街 instead. Using it to describe a foreign district will likely cause confusion or lead people to assume you are talking about the defunct venue.
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That China City in Tsim Sha Tsui was very famous back in the day.
Do you know how long it has been since China City closed down?
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Common phrases
Tsim Sha Tsui China City
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to a Chinatown in cities like London or New York, as it will sound like you are talking about the specific Hong Kong nightclub.
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