baat3 gwok3 lyun4 gwan1八國聯軍八国联军
Jyutpingbaat3 gwok3 lyun4 gwan1
Yalebaat gwok lyùhn gwān
Definition
Eight-Nation Alliance; the military coalition formed in 1900 to suppress the Boxer Rebellion in Qing dynasty China.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the context of history lessons or discussions regarding the late Qing dynasty. It carries a heavy historical weight and is rarely used metaphorically in daily conversation. When listing the countries, speakers often emphasize the humiliation of the era.
Examples
The history class talked about the Eight-Nation Alliance invading Beijing.
Do you know which eight countries were in the Eight-Nation Alliance?
Related words
Common phrases
invasion by the Eight-Nation Alliance
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
