lam4 zeng6 jyut6 ngo4林鄭月娥林郑月娥
Jyutpinglam4 zeng6 jyut6 ngo4
Yalelàhm jehng yuht ngòh
Definition
Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, a civil servant in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
This name is almost exclusively used in its full form or shortened to 林鄭 in casual conversation. It carries a strong political weight and is often associated with the specific controversies of her tenure. Using the full name is standard in news and formal contexts, while 林鄭 is the common way to refer to her in everyday speech.
Examples
Carrie Lam was under a lot of pressure when she was the Chief Executive.
Related words
Common phrases
The Lam administration
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