ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Place names of Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a really big city with lots of different areas in it. Each area has its own name, just like how you have a name for your room, your house, or your school. These names help people find their way around and tell others where they are.

Some of the Hong Kong place names are in English, which is a language a lot of people in Hong Kong speak. Other names are in Chinese, which is another language spoken in Hong Kong. These names can be hard to say and remember because they might sound different than the names you're used to.

For example, a place called "Central" is the center of Hong Kong's business district. Another place named "Tsim Sha Tsui" is a busy shopping and tourist area. Even the name "Hong Kong" itself means "Fragrant Harbor" in Chinese!

Some of the place names in Hong Kong can also sound funny or cute, like "Happy Valley" or "Sai Kung," but they're still important and help people understand where they are. Remembering all these names might be hard, but it's like remembering the names of your friends and family, who are also important to you!