"Lai Chi Kok" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Cantonese 荔枝角 (lai⁶ zi¹ gok³). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yue|荔枝角}} Cantonese 荔枝角 (lai⁶ zi¹ gok³) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Lai Chi Kok
  1. An area in Sham Shui Po district, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Categories (place): Neighbourhoods of Hong Kong, Places in Hong Kong Translations (area in Hong Kong): 荔枝角 (lai⁶ zi¹ gok³) (Chinese Cantonese)
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