公屋 (gōng wū) — public housing estate (Hong Kong-specific term)

Definition

Hong Kong-specific term for government-built rental housing estates. Refers to the subsidized apartments managed by the Hong Kong Housing Authority, distinct from private housing.

noun

public housing estate (Hong Kong-specific term)

Measure word · 个

Examples

公屋。
Xiāng gǎng de gōng wū zū jīn bǐ sī rén lóu yǔ pián yi hěn duō.
The rent for public housing estates in Hong Kong is much cheaper than private buildings.
公屋，。
Tā shēn qǐng le gōng wū, děng le sān nián cái fēn dào fáng zi.
She applied for public housing and waited three years before being allocated an apartment.
公屋，。
Zhè ge gōng wū de pèi tào shè shī hěn wán shàn, yǒu shāng chǎng hé xué xiào.
This public housing estate has very complete supporting facilities, with a shopping center and a school.

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