mak6 lei5 hou6 zoek3 si6麥理浩爵士麦理浩爵士
Jyutpingmak6 lei5 hou6 zoek3 si6
Yalemahk léih houh jeuk sih
Definition
Sir Crawford Murray MacLehose, the 25th Governor of Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Locals almost exclusively refer to him as 麥理浩, dropping the title 爵士 in casual conversation. He is remembered fondly for establishing the country parks and the MacLehose Trail, which are still central to Hong Kong outdoor life today. His tenure is often seen as a golden era of social reform and infrastructure development.
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Sir Murray MacLehose is the most popular governor of Hong Kong.
Do you know what Sir Murray MacLehose did back in the day?
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MacLehose Trail
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