ciu4 ting4朝廷
Jyutpingciu4 ting4
Yalechìuh tìhng
Definition
The central imperial government or palace in traditional East Asia.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the imperial government or the royal court in a historical context. It is rarely used in modern daily life unless discussing history, period dramas, or using it metaphorically to describe a rigid, bureaucratic, or high-level organizational structure.
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The royal court is heavily guarded; one wrong step is very dangerous.
They wanted to overthrow the royal government, but ended up getting caught and jailed.
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Common phrases
an official appointed by the royal court
to overthrow the royal government
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to modern governments or political bodies, as it carries a strong connotation of absolute monarchy and feudal systems.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
