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typhoon shelter en · NOUN

Etymology

Calque of Chinese 避風塘 /避风塘 (bìfēngtáng).

Meanings

  1. (China, Hong-Kong) A sheltered section of a harbour where small to medium-sized watercraft can dock during typhoons, gales, or other rough weather.
  2. (Chinese) A style of seafood preparation in which the meat is deep-fried with garlic, ginger, scallions, chili, and black bean.

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