aa3 zau1 sei3 siu2 lung4亞洲四小龍亚洲四小龙
Jyutpingaa3 zau1 sei3 siu2 lung4
Yalea jāu sei síu lùhng
Definition
Four Asian Tigers: Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and South Korea.
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How it's used
This term is a historical economic label that gained prominence during the rapid industrialization of these regions between the 1960s and 1990s. It is frequently used in academic or news contexts to discuss the economic development of East Asia. While it refers to four specific entities, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing history or regional economic status.
Examples
Hong Kong was once one of the Four Asian Tigers.
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Common phrases
Four Asian Tigers economy
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