gung1 jing4公營公营
Jyutpinggung1 jing4
Yalegūng yìhng
Definition
Publicly run; government-operated or government-owned.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the administrative and operational nature of an entity rather than just its ownership. It is frequently used in formal contexts to discuss public utilities or services like transport and healthcare. Unlike private enterprises, it implies a mandate to serve the public interest rather than to maximize profit.
Examples
This is a government-operated organization, the service quality is very stable.
Do you know which services are government-run?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe government-owned property or land, as it specifically refers to the act of operation or management. Use 政府嘅 for general ownership instead.
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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.
