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Jyutpingfaan4 dai3 gong1
Yalefàahn dai gōng
Definition
Vatican City State; the Vatican.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the sovereign city state rather than just the religious institution. It is often used in the context of tourism or international news regarding the Catholic Church. When discussing the religious authority specifically, people frequently use the term 教廷 instead.
Examples
Do you know where Vatican City is?
They are going to travel to the Vatican next month.
Related words
Common phrases
Vatican City
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