Etymology

Big Wave Bay

Today it means: A village in Shek O, Southern district, Hong Kong. Full definition →

Cantonese 大浪灣 /大浪湾
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  1. Cantonese · calque of大浪灣 /大浪湾
  2. English todayBig Wave Bay

Calque of Cantonese 大浪灣 /大浪湾 (daai⁶ long⁶ waan¹). Doublet of Tai Long Wan.

Words from the same roots

Cantonese大浪灣 all →

Tai Long Wan

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