zing3 goi2政改
Jyutpingzing3 goi2
Yalejing gói
Definition
Political reform; a short form of "political reform" (zi6 ci4 goi2 gaap3).
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How it's used
Used almost exclusively in news, political commentary, and formal debates to refer to the specific legislative processes regarding Hong Kong's electoral system. It functions as a shorthand that carries a heavy weight of local political history, often implying the specific debates surrounding universal suffrage.
Examples
What do you think about this political reform package?
The political reform has been discussed for a long time without a consensus.
Related words
Common phrases
political reform package
political reform consultation
Common mistake
Do not use this term in casual, non-political contexts, as it is strictly reserved for formal government or legislative reform discussions.
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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.
