kiu4 zi6 bou3 syu4喬治·布殊乔治·布殊
Jyutpingkiu4 zi6 bou3 syu4
Yalekìuh jih bou syùh
Definition
George Bush, referring to either of the former US presidents.
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How it's used
Names of foreign political figures are often transliterated phonetically in Cantonese media. While the surname Bush is commonly rendered as 布殊, the specific transliteration can vary slightly depending on the publication or era. It is standard practice to include the full name when referring to him to distinguish between the two presidents who shared the same name.
Examples
George Bush once came to Hong Kong for a visit.
Related words
Common phrases
President George Bush
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