ceot1 fong2出訪出访
Jyutpingceot1 fong2
Yalechēut fóng
Definition
To pay an official diplomatic visit to a foreign country.
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How it's used
Reserved strictly for formal diplomatic or high level government missions. It implies an official state or political capacity rather than a casual trip or vacation. Using this for a personal holiday or a business trip by a private citizen sounds highly unnatural and overly grandiose.
Examples
The Chief Executive will visit Southeast Asian countries next week.
Is his visit this time for discussing trade agreements?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 去旅行 or 探訪, which are used for personal travel or visiting friends and relatives. 出訪 carries a heavy political weight that makes it inappropriate for non government contexts.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
