cyun1 zoeng2村長村长
Jyutpingcyun1 zoeng2
Yalechyūn jéung
Definition
The head or chief of a village.
colloquialpeopleplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the elected leader of a recognized village in the New Territories. It carries a sense of local authority and community representation that is distinct from urban district councilors. You will often hear it used in the context of land rights or village development meetings.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The village head of this village is very young.
Related words
Common phrases
village head election
to look for the village head
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
