gong2 duk1港督
Jyutpinggong2 duk1
Yalegóng dūk
Definition
The Governor of Hong Kong during the British colonial period.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the British colonial era, carrying a strong historical and political weight. It is almost exclusively used in academic, historical, or nostalgic contexts rather than daily casual conversation. When discussing the current head of Hong Kong, use 行政長官 instead to avoid confusion.
Measure word
wai6位waihExamples
ji5 cin4 ge3 gong2 duk1 hai6 dim2 joeng2 gaan2 ceot1 lai4 gaa4
以前嘅港督係點樣揀出嚟㗎？
How were the colonial governors chosen back then?
ngo5 dei6 heoi3 bok3 mat6 gun2 tai2 gwo3 zeoi3 hau6 jat1 wai6 gong2 duk1 ge3 soeng3
我哋去博物館睇過最後一位港督嘅相。
We went to the museum to see photos of the last governor.
Related words
Common phrases
mut6 jam6 gong2 duk1
末任港督
the last colonial governor
gong2 duk1 fu2
港督府
Government House (the official residence)
Common mistake
Do not use this term for the current Chief Executive of Hong Kong, as it is strictly reserved for the British colonial period.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
