dou2 gwok3島國岛国
Jyutpingdou2 gwok3
Yaledóu gwok
Definition
An island country or island state.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to sovereign states that consist entirely of one or more islands. While technically accurate for places like Japan or the United Kingdom, it is often used in a slightly detached or formal tone when discussing geography or international relations. It is less common in casual, everyday small talk compared to just naming the specific country.
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go3個goExamples
He really wants to travel to that island country.
The scenery in this island country is very beautiful.
Related words
Common phrases
Pacific island countries
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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.
