typhoon shelter🔊nounEtymology Calque of Chinese 避風塘 /避风塘 (bìfēngtáng).1China, Hong Kong A sheltered section of a harbour where small to medium-sized watercraft can dock during typhoons, gales, or other rough weather.2Cooking, Food, Lifestyle Chinese A style of seafood preparation in which the meat is deep-fried with garlic, ginger, scallions, chili, and black bean.