避风塘
bì fēng táng · typhoon shelter (a cove where boats shelter from strong winds and rough seas, esp. in Hong Kong); (attributive) typhoon shelter-style, a cooking method associated with those who lived on boats in the coves, where crab, prawn or other meat is fried and flavored with spices and black beans
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How to learn 避风塘
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