au1 zau1 wai2 jyun4 wui2歐洲委員會欧洲委员会
Jyutpingau1 zau1 wai2 jyun4 wui2
Yaleāu jāu wái yùhn wúi
Definition
The Council of Europe.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the international organization focused on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. It is distinct from the European Commission, which is an executive body of the European Union. Using these terms interchangeably causes significant confusion in political and academic contexts.
Examples
Does the Council of Europe deal with human rights issues?
Related words
Common phrases
headquarters of the Council of Europe
Secretary General of the Council of Europe
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the European Commission, which is 歐盟委員會 in Cantonese. Always clarify which institution you mean if the context is not strictly about human rights or legal standards.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
