港督

The '港督' was the title for the Governor of Hong Kong during the British colonial era. As the representative of the British monarch, the Governor held the highest authority in the colony. This title is now purely historical, having been replaced by the '特首' (Chief Executive) after the 1997 handover. Learners will encounter this term when visiting historical sites like Government House ('港督府'), reading about colonial history, or watching films set in pre-1997 Hong Kong. Understanding '港督' provides a clear contrast between the old colonial power structure and the city's current system of governance, making it a useful term for historical context.