hoeng1 gong2 jan4香港人

Jyutpinghoeng1 gong2 jan4

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名詞

Definition

Hongkonger; a person who lives in Hong Kong and has Hong Kong citizenship.

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How it's used

Identity as a Hongkonger is often tied to a shared cultural experience and the use of Cantonese as a primary language. It is common for people to distinguish between being a local and being from elsewhere, emphasizing a unique sense of belonging to the city. The term is frequently used in discussions about local habits, values, and the fast-paced lifestyle of the region.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢hai6係tou2土sang1生tou2土zoeng2長ge3嘅hoeng1香gong2港jan4人lai2嚟㗎。

He is a born and raised Hongkonger.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得hoeng1香gong2港jan4人ping4平si4時zung1鍾ji3意sik6食me1咩le1呢？

What do you think Hongkongers like to eat usually?

Common phrases

hoeng1香gong2港jan4人zing1精san4神

Hong Kong spirit

dei6地dou6道hoeng1香gong2港jan4人

authentic Hongkonger

Common mistake

Avoid using this term to refer to all Chinese people, as it specifically denotes those with a connection to the city's unique social and political identity. Using it interchangeably with mainland Chinese citizens can be seen as insensitive or factually incorrect in a local context.