deoi3 ngoi6對外对外
Jyutpingdeoi3 ngoi6
Yaledeui ngoih
Definition
External; foreign; relating to the outside or foreign countries.
neutralworkcommunication
How it's used
Functions primarily as a modifier for nouns or as a prefix to verbs, indicating an orientation toward parties outside of a specific group or organization. It is frequently used in professional or institutional contexts to describe departments, policies, or communications that engage with the public or international entities.
Examples
This company focuses mainly on foreign trade.
Have you made the public announcement yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 外面, which refers to a physical location outside of a space. Use 對外 when describing a functional relationship or interaction with an external party.
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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.
