cyun4 gong2全港
Jyutpingcyun4 gong2
Yalechyùhn góng
Definition
The whole of Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or news contexts to describe something encompassing the entire territory of Hong Kong. It functions as a prefix modifying a noun or a location, effectively acting as a shorthand for 全個香港. While common in media, it is also used in casual conversation when discussing citywide events or widespread phenomena.
Examples
Do you know where the best food is in all of Hong Kong?
Related words
Common phrases
all citizens of Hong Kong
the largest in Hong Kong
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
