si1 faat3 bou6 zoeng2司法部長司法部长
Jyutpingsi1 faat3 bou6 zoeng2
Yalesī faat bouh jéung
Definition
Minister of Justice or Attorney General.
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How it's used
This term is used primarily when discussing foreign governments, particularly those with a cabinet-level position titled Minister of Justice or Attorney General. In the context of Hong Kong, the equivalent role is the Secretary for Justice, which is referred to as 律政司司長. Using 司法部長 for a local official would be considered incorrect as it does not align with the official title used in the Hong Kong government structure.
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The Minister of Justice met with reporters today to explain the case details.
Do you know who the current Minister of Justice is?
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Common phrases
United States Attorney General
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly apply this term to Hong Kong officials. Always use 律政司司長 when referring to the head of the Department of Justice in Hong Kong.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
