ceot1 gwok3出國出国
Jyutpingceot1 gwok3
Yalechēut gwok
Definition
To go abroad or leave one's home country.
neutraltravel
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of crossing national borders for travel, work, or study. While standard in written Cantonese, in casual speech, people often prefer saying 去外國 or 去外地 to sound more natural and less formal.
Examples
He plans to travel abroad next month.
Have you ever thought about studying abroad?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for short trips to nearby regions like Macau or mainland China, as it specifically implies leaving the country for a foreign destination.
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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.
