Phrase guide
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noun
A sheltered section of a harbour where small to medium-sized watercraft can dock during typhoons, gales, or other rough weather.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: China, Hong-Kong
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noun
A style of seafood preparation in which the meat is deep-fried with garlic, ginger, scallions, chili, and black bean.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Chinese
Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle
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History
Calque of Chinese 避風塘 /避风塘 (bìfēngtáng).
