hoeng1 gong2 fong4 uk1 wai2 jyun4 wui2香港房屋委員會香港房屋委员会
Jyutpinghoeng1 gong2 fong4 uk1 wai2 jyun4 wui2
Yalehēung góng fòhng ūk wái yùhn wúi
Definition
Hong Kong Housing Authority
neutralplaceswork
How it's used
This is the official government body responsible for public housing policy and management in Hong Kong. It is frequently abbreviated as 房委會 in news reports and casual conversation to save time. While it oversees the construction of public estates, it is distinct from the Housing Department, which acts as its executive arm.
Examples
The Hong Kong Housing Authority is responsible for building many public housing units.
Do you know how to contact the Hong Kong Housing Authority?
Related words
Common phrases
under the jurisdiction of the Housing Authority
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.
