zung2 duk1 fu2總督府总督府
Jyutpingzung2 duk1 fu2
Yalejúng dūk fú
Definition
Government House; a governor's official residence.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the official residence of the British colonial governor during the colonial era. While the building still exists today as the official residence of the Chief Executive, it is now commonly referred to as 禮賓府. Using the term 總督府 carries a strong historical connotation associated with the colonial period.
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Where was the Government House located before?
We are going to visit the Government House today.
Related words
Common phrases
the old Government House
Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to the current residence of the Chief Executive, as it is historically inaccurate and may sound politically insensitive or outdated.
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