coi4 zing3 si1財政司财政司
Definition
Financial Secretary, the senior government official responsible for economic and financial policy.
How it's used
While the headword 財政司 was the official title during the colonial era, it is now standard to use the full title 財政司司長 in all formal and daily contexts. Using the shortened version can sound slightly dated or imprecise, as it refers to the office rather than the specific official role. It is a high level government position that is frequently mentioned in news regarding tax, welfare, and economic policy.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse the title with the department itself, but 財政司司長 specifically refers to the person holding the office. Always include the word 司長 when referring to the official to avoid sounding like you are referring to a historical colonial entity.
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