hoeng1 gong2 leoi5 jau4 hip3 wui2香港旅遊協會香港旅游协会
Jyutpinghoeng1 gong2 leoi5 jau4 hip3 wui2
Yalehēung góng léuih yàuh hip wúi
Definition
Hong Kong Tourism Board
neutraltravelplaces
How it's used
Official names in Hong Kong often undergo subtle shifts in public usage. While the formal title is 香港旅遊發展局, many locals still use older terms or shortened versions when speaking casually. Using the full formal name is expected in professional or written contexts, but colloquially, people might just refer to it as 旅發局.
Examples
The Hong Kong Tourism Board is promoting many new attractions.
Have you checked the Hong Kong Tourism Board's website yet?
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Common phrases
Hong Kong Tourism Board (official name)
promote tourism
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the official name 香港旅遊發展局 with older or descriptive terms. Always check the current official Chinese name if you are writing formal correspondence, as using outdated terminology can sound slightly unnatural or misinformed.
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Grammar guides
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