coi3 maa5 wui2賽馬會赛马会
Jyutpingcoi3 maa5 wui2
Yalechoi máh wúi
Definition
The Hong Kong Jockey Club; the organization authorized to run legal betting and charitable operations in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to the institution simply as 馬會. It is deeply integrated into daily life, serving as the sole legal provider for betting activities like horse racing, football betting, and the Mark Six lottery. Beyond gambling, it is recognized as a major philanthropic organization that funds numerous community projects and sports facilities across the city.
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What time does the Jockey Club open tomorrow?
I went to the Jockey Club today to buy Mark Six.
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Common phrases
Jockey Club betting branch
Jockey Club member
Common mistake
Do not confuse the physical betting branches with the racecourses themselves, which are specifically referred to as 馬場. While people say they are going to the 馬會, they are usually referring to the off-course betting branches found in most neighborhoods.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
