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Definition
Green card, specifically referring to the historical green-stamp non-permanent resident status in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the green-coloured stamp placed in a passport or travel document by the Hong Kong Immigration Department. It indicates that the holder has the right to land in Hong Kong but does not yet possess the Right of Abode. It is a common shorthand used by expatriates and long-term residents to discuss their visa progress.
Examples
He has held the green-stamp status for a long time.
Related words
Common phrases
to obtain the green-stamp status
to renew the green-stamp status
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with permanent residency, which is often referred to as having a permanent identity card. Holding a green-stamp does not grant the same legal rights as being a permanent resident.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
