gong2 fu2港府
Jyutpinggong2 fu2
Yalegóng fú
Definition
The Hong Kong Government.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in news headlines and formal reporting to save space. While it is widely understood, you will rarely hear it used in casual, face to face conversation among friends. People usually just say 政府 when the context of Hong Kong is already clear.
Examples
The Hong Kong government announced the relaxation of epidemic prevention measures today.
What do you think about this policy from the Hong Kong government?
Related words
Common phrases
Hong Kong government spokesperson
Hong Kong government policy
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual social settings, as it sounds overly journalistic and detached. Using it in a normal conversation can make you sound like you are reading a newspaper aloud.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
