gei3 ze2 ziu1 doi6 wui2記者招待會记者招待会
Jyutpinggei3 ze2 ziu1 doi6 wui2
Yalegei jé jīu doih wúi
Definition
Press conference; an event where government departments or organizations provide information directly to the media.
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How it's used
While this term is standard, many Hong Kongers simply shorten it to 記招 in casual conversation. It is specifically used for formal briefings where officials or organizations present information to the media, rather than just any public announcement.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
The government will hold a press conference this afternoon.
Have you watched the press conference that happened earlier?
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Common phrases
to convene a press conference
to attend a press conference
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 訪問, which refers to an interview. Remember that 記者招待會 is a one-to-many event where the speaker addresses multiple reporters at once.
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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.
