jip6 lau4 suk6 ji4葉劉淑儀叶刘淑仪
Jyutpingjip6 lau4 suk6 ji4
Yaleyihp làuh suhk yìh
Definition
Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee, a prominent Hong Kong politician.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a prominent Hong Kong politician who is a long-standing member of the Executive Council and Legislative Council. In casual conversation, she is frequently referred to simply as 葉劉, dropping the last two characters of her name. This shortened form is widely recognized and used in media headlines and daily political discourse.
Examples
Regina Ip went to the Legislative Council to attend a meeting today.
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