gung1 gung6 fong4 uk1公共房屋
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Yalegūng guhng fòhng ūk
Definition
Public housing; government-subsidized rental housing.
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How it's used
Most locals rarely use the full term in casual speech, preferring the abbreviated form 公屋 instead. Using the formal name sounds like you are reading from a government document or a news report. It is strictly reserved for official contexts or when clarifying the full name to someone unfamiliar with the system.
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His whole family lives in public housing.
Do you know where to apply for public housing?
Related words
Common phrases
public housing policy
public housing unit
Common mistake
Learners often use the full term in daily conversation, which sounds overly formal and stiff. Always use 公屋 unless you are writing a formal letter or speaking in a professional setting.
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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.
