saang2 zoeng2省長省长
Jyutpingsaang2 zoeng2
Yalesáang jéung
Definition
Governor of a province.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the administrative head of a province within the mainland Chinese political system. It is a formal title used in news reports and official discussions rather than casual conversation. When referring to local Hong Kong government officials, titles like 特首 are used instead.
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ming4名mìnghExamples
Who is the newly appointed provincial governor?
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Common phrases
position of provincial governor
newly appointed provincial governor
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 市長, which refers to the mayor of a city. Remember that 省 refers to a province while 市 refers to a city, so the administrative scope of these two roles is quite different.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
