fei1 faat3 jap6 ging2 ze2非法入境者
Jyutpingfei1 faat3 jap6 ging2 ze2
Yalefēi faat yahp gíng jé
Definition
An illegal immigrant.
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How it's used
This term is a formal legal designation used in official government communications and news reports. In everyday casual conversation, people often use more descriptive or colloquial phrasing depending on the context, as this term is quite clinical and heavy.
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The police caught several illegal immigrants at the border.
Are there any illegal immigrants hiding over there?
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Common phrases
crack down on illegal immigrants
repatriate illegal immigrants
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe someone who has merely overstayed a visa, as it specifically refers to those who entered the territory without authorization. For someone who overstays, use 逾期居留者 instead.
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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.
