Definition
公屋 (short for 公共房屋) refers to public housing estates in Hong Kong, managed by the Hong Kong Housing Authority and available to low- and middle-income families at subsidized rents. The term is specific to Hong Kong and is rarely used in mainland China, where 公租房 is more common. You'll hear it in news, everyday conversation, and government policy discussions in Hong Kong.
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public housing estate (Hong Kong-specific term)
Examples
- 公屋。Xiānggǎng de gōng wū zūjīn bǐ sīrén lóuyǔ piányi hěn duō.The rent for public housing estates in Hong Kong is much cheaper than private buildings.
- 公屋，。Tā shēnqǐng le gōng wū, děng le sān nián cái fēn dào fángzi.She applied for public housing and waited three years before being allocated an apartment.
- 公屋，。Zhège gōng wū de pèitào shèshī hěn wánshàn, yǒu shāngchǎng hé xuéxiào.This public housing estate has very complete supporting facilities, with a shopping center and a school.
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