gaau3 wong4教皇

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Definition

The Pope.

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How it's used

While 教皇 is widely understood, the term 教宗 is the official and preferred title used by the Catholic Church in Hong Kong. Using 教皇 can sometimes sound slightly less formal or even secular in its tone compared to the ecclesiastical standard. It is common to hear both in casual conversation, but official news reports will almost exclusively use 教宗.

Measure word

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Examples

gaau3教wong4皇hai6係bin1邊go3個gwok3國gaa1家ge3嘅jyun4元sau2首aa4呀？

Which country is the Pope the head of state of?

ngo5我dei6哋ting1聽jat6日wui2會heoi3去tai2睇gaau3教wong4皇koi3嘅jin2演gong2講。

We are going to watch the Pope's speech tomorrow.

Common phrases

gaau3教wong4皇fong2訪man6問

Papal visit

Common mistake

Learners often assume 教皇 is the only term, but using it in a formal church setting might be seen as imprecise or disrespectful by practicing Catholics who prefer the official title 教宗.