cyun4 gwok3全國全国
Jyutpingcyun4 gwok3
Yalechyùhn gwok
Definition
The entire country; nationwide.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the entirety of a nation, often used in formal contexts like news reports or official statistics. While it functions as a noun, it frequently appears in four-character idioms or set phrases to describe widespread phenomena. It carries a sense of scale that encompasses every region within the borders.
Examples
This brand has already become popular across the entire country.
Do you know how large the total population of the country is?
Related words
Common phrases
popular nationwide
all parts of the country
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
