gong2 duk1 fu2港督府
Jyutpinggong2 duk1 fu2
Yalegóng dūk fú
Definition
Government House; the official residence of the Governor of Hong Kong during British rule.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the official residence of the British colonial governors. Since the handover, the building is officially known as 禮賓府, though many locals still use the historical name out of habit or when referring to the colonial era.
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Where was the Government House in the past?
We went to visit the Government House today.
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Common phrases
visit the Government House
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
