Etymology

Yuen Long

Today it means: An area and town in Yuen Long district, New Territories, Hong Kong. Full definition →

Cantonese 元朗
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  1. Cantonese · borrowed from元朗
  2. English todayYuen Long

From Cantonese 元朗 (jyun⁴ long⁵) or an earlier variant.

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