Meaning of Lei Yue Mun | Babel Free

Definitions

A short channel in Hong Kong between Junk Bay and Victoria Harbour, separating Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.

Examples

“If all went well, she would be through the Ly-ee-moon pass by dalight, and at anchor in the harbor an hour later.”

“The couple installed oversize windows that make the most of the natural light and give them expansive views of a working harbor, a boat basin that serves as a typhoon shelter and the Lei Yue Mun Strait beyond.”

“When the British acquired the New Territories in 1898, they started work on batteries at Devil's Peak, overlooking the narrow Lei Yue Mun channel. The Ming dynasty (1368-1643) classified Lei Yue Mun as one of 16 major sea passages.”

“A man from mainland China committed suicide by jumping off a cruise ship in Lei Yue Mun on Wednesday. Marine police and firemen found the 48-year-old’s body in waters about 200 metres off Quarry Bay Park, according to Ming Pao.”

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