gong2 duk6港獨港独
Jyutpinggong2 duk6
Yalegóng duhk
Definition
Hong Kong independence; the movement or advocacy for Hong Kong's independence.
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How it's used
This term is a highly sensitive political label in Hong Kong. It is frequently used in news media and political discourse to refer to the movement or ideology advocating for the city's separation from China. Due to the legal and political climate, it is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation unless discussing specific political events or news.
Examples
It seems like he really supports Hong Kong independence.
What is your take on the Hong Kong independence issue in recent years?
Related words
Common phrases
support Hong Kong independence
issue of Hong Kong independence
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in casual social settings or professional environments, as it carries significant political weight and can be perceived as provocative or confrontational.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
