hoeng1 gong2 lai5 ban1 fu2香港禮賓府香港礼宾府
Jyutpinghoeng1 gong2 lai5 ban1 fu2
Yalehēung góng láih bān fú
Definition
Government House, the official residence of the Chief Executive of Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the official residence of the Chief Executive of Hong Kong. While historically known as the Governor's House, the name was officially changed to reflect its status after the handover. It is a site of significant historical interest and is only accessible to the public during specific open days.
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gaan1間gānExamples
Shall we go visit the Hong Kong Government House tomorrow?
The Hong Kong Government House opens to the public for visits every year.
Common phrases
Hong Kong Government House Open Day
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
