gung1 gun2公館公馆
Jyutpinggung1 gun2
Yalegūng gún
Definition
Mansion or official residence, typically of a key figure or government official; also used in restaurant and club names.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a grand, formal residence associated with a person of high social or political status. While it historically denotes a private mansion, it is frequently adopted by high-end restaurants or private clubs to evoke an atmosphere of prestige and exclusivity. It carries a sense of historical weight and formality that distinguishes it from a standard house or villa.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
This place used to be the mansion of a high-ranking official.
Do you know where there is a restaurant called Gongguan?
Related words
Common phrases
Victoria House
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- 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.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
