daai6 zung1 waa4大中華大中华
Jyutpingdaai6 zung1 waa4
Yaledaaih jūng wàh
Definition
Greater China; a region encompassing Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and Mainland China.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in political, economic, or academic contexts to group the mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan together. It carries a specific geopolitical nuance and is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation between friends. Be aware that the term can be politically sensitive depending on the speaker's stance regarding regional sovereignty.
Examples
He really likes studying the history of Greater China.
The economic development in the Greater China region is very fast.
Related words
Common phrases
Greater China region
Greater China economic circle
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe cultural or ethnic identity in a casual setting, as it is often perceived as a political label rather than a neutral geographical one.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
