gong2 ze2港姐
Jyutpinggong2 ze2
Yalegóng jé
Definition
Miss Hong Kong; a beauty pageant winner or contestant.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the annual beauty pageant organized by TVB. It is almost exclusively used to describe contestants or winners of this specific competition rather than beauty queens in general. The term carries a strong cultural association with the local entertainment industry and the path to stardom in Hong Kong.
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She participated in Miss Hong Kong before.
Which Miss Hong Kong do you think is the prettiest?
Related words
Common phrases
Miss Hong Kong winner
to enter the Miss Hong Kong pageant
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to any beauty pageant winner from other regions, as it is strictly tied to the Hong Kong brand.
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