zeng6 gaa1 fu3鄭家富郑家富
Jyutpingzeng6 gaa1 fu3
Yalejehng gā fu
Definition
Andrew Cheng Kar-foo, a Hong Kong politician.
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How it's used
Names of public figures in Hong Kong are often used in casual conversation to refer to specific political eras or local controversies. Using a full name like this is standard when discussing local history or current affairs, as it avoids ambiguity compared to just using a surname.
Examples
Andrew Cheng served as a Legislative Council member back in the day.
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Common phrases
Councilor Andrew Cheng
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