Etymology

Ma Tau Chung

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

Cantonese 馬頭涌
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  1. Cantonese · borrowed from馬頭涌
  2. English todayMa Tau Chung

From Cantonese 馬頭涌 (maa⁵ tau⁴ cung¹).

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