ji5 jyun4議員议员
Jyutpingji5 jyun4
Yaleyíh yùhn
Definition
Legislator; councillor; member of a legislative assembly.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to elected representatives in bodies like the Legislative Council or District Councils. It is often paired with specific titles like 立法會議員 or 區議員 to clarify which level of government they serve. When speaking informally, people might simply refer to them by their surname followed by 議員 as a respectful title.
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wai6位waihExamples
This legislator seems to rarely visit the district.
Which legislator do you think can help us fight for our rights?
Related words
Common phrases
Legislative Council member
District Council member
Common mistake
Avoid using this term for general government officials or civil servants, as it strictly denotes an elected member of a legislative body. Using it for someone who is not an elected representative is factually incorrect.
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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.
