Etymology

Yau Tong

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

Cantonese 油塘
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  1. Cantonese · borrowed from油塘
  2. English todayYau Tong

From Cantonese 油塘 (jau⁴ tong⁴).

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