faat3 zin2 zung1 gwok3 gaa1發展中國家发展中国家
Jyutpingfaat3 zin2 zung1 gwok3 gaa1
Yalefaat jín jūng gwok gā
Definition
Developing country; a country with lower levels of economic development, technology, and living standards.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, academic, or news contexts rather than casual daily conversation. It functions as a standard political and economic classification. When discussing specific nations, people often prefer using the country name directly instead of this broad label.
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They want to help developing countries improve their lives.
Is this considered a developing country?
Related words
Common phrases
provide aid to developing countries
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
