hoeng1 gong2 coi3 maa5 wui2香港賽馬會香港赛马会
Jyutpinghoeng1 gong2 coi3 maa5 wui2
Yalehēung góng choi máh wúi
Definition
Hong Kong Jockey Club; one of the oldest and most prominent institutions in Hong Kong, providing horse racing, sporting, and betting entertainment.
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How it's used
Locals frequently refer to this organization simply as 馬會. It is a massive institution in Hong Kong that manages not just horse racing, but also the Mark Six lottery and various sports betting activities. Because of its significant role in local culture and philanthropy, it is often discussed in the context of community funding and social welfare projects.
Examples
Are you going to the Hong Kong Jockey Club tomorrow to watch the horse racing?
The Hong Kong Jockey Club donates a lot of money to charity every year.
Related words
Common phrases
Jockey Club membership
Jockey Club betting branch
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
