Etymology

Kowloon City

Today it means: An area of Kowloon City district, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Full definition →

Chinese 九龍城 /九龙城
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  1. Chinese · calque of九龍城 /九龙城
  2. English todayKowloon City

Calque of Chinese 九龍城 /九龙城 (literally “Kowloon City”).

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