gin3 zuk1 si1建築師建筑师
Jyutpinggin3 zuk1 si1
Yalegin jūk sī
Definition
Architect; a professional who designs the appearance, theme, and detailed plans of buildings.
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How it's used
Professional titles like 建築師 often carry a sense of social prestige in Hong Kong. While the term is standard, it is frequently used in casual conversation when discussing property development or urban planning, which are major topics of public interest. Unlike some other professions, it is rarely shortened or replaced by slang.
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His childhood dream was to become an architect.
The building designed by this architect has a lot of character.
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Grammar guides
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