gong2 ou3港澳
Jyutpinggong2 ou3
Yalegóng ou
Definition
Hong Kong 香港[Xiang1 gang3] and Macao 澳門|澳门[Ao4 men2]
neutralplaces
How it's used
This term functions as a convenient shorthand for the two special administrative regions. It is frequently encountered in business, logistics, and government contexts where the two territories are treated as a single economic or administrative zone. While it is perfectly acceptable in speech, it carries a slightly formal or professional tone compared to naming the cities individually.
Examples
nei5 zeoi3 gan6 jau5 mou5 heoi3 gwo3 gong2 ou3 wun6 aa4
你最近有冇去過港澳玩呀？
Have you been to Hong Kong or Macau for a trip lately?
le1 gaan1 gung1 si1 hai2 gong2 ou3 dou1 jau5 fan1 dim3
呢間公司喺港澳都有分店。
This company has branches in both Hong Kong and Macau.
Related words
Common phrases
gong2 ou3 tung1 hang4 zing3
港澳通行證
Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macau
gong2 ou3 dei6 keoi1
港澳地區
Hong Kong and Macau region
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.
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
