English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Calque of Chinese 避風塘／避风塘 (bìfēngtáng).
typhoon shelter (plural typhoon shelters)
- (China, Hong Kong) A sheltered section of a harbour where small to medium-sized watercraft can dock during typhoons, gales, or other rough weather.
- (Chinese cooking) A style of seafood preparation in which the meat is deep-fried with garlic, ginger, scallions, chili, and black bean.
