Etymology

Ap Lei Chau

Today it means: An island of Southern district, Hong Kong. Full definition →

Cantonese 鴨脷洲 /鸭脷洲
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  1. Cantonese · borrowed from鴨脷洲 /鸭脷洲
  2. English todayAp Lei Chau

From Cantonese 鴨脷洲 /鸭脷洲 (aap³ lei⁶ zau¹).

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