dung1 waa4 saam1 jyun2東華三院东华三院
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Definition
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, a major medical and charitable organization in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals often refer to this organization simply as 東華. It is deeply embedded in Hong Kong history and is synonymous with large scale charity fundraising, particularly through televised variety shows. While it started as a hospital group, its scope now covers everything from schools to temples.
Examples
My grandma used to live in a nursing home run by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals.
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Common phrases
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals fundraising
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