jing1 neoi5 wong4英女皇
Jyutpingjing1 neoi5 wong4
Yaleyīng néuih wòhng
Definition
Queen regnant of the United Kingdom, typically referring to Queen Elizabeth II.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to Queen Elizabeth II in the context of Hong Kong history and collective memory. Even after her passing, the term remains deeply embedded in local parlance to describe the colonial era. It is distinct from the modern term 英王, which is used for the current monarch, King Charles III.
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wai6位waihExamples
I often saw pictures of the Queen when I was a child.
Do you know when the Queen ascended the throne?
Related words
Common phrases
the Queen's portrait (often seen on old Hong Kong coins)
Common mistake
Avoid using this term for the current British monarch, as it specifically denotes a female sovereign. Use 英王 instead when referring to the present King.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
