fo2 geoi6 gai3 waak6火炬計劃火炬计划
Jyutpingfo2 geoi6 gai3 waak6
Yalefó geuih gai waahk
Definition
The China Torch Program, a state-directed initiative to develop new and advanced technology.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a state-level high-tech industrialization initiative launched in China during the late 1980s. It is almost exclusively used in formal, business, or government contexts rather than casual daily conversation. When discussing it, speakers often focus on the funding or policy support provided to startups and research institutions.
Examples
Is this company participating in the Torch Program?
The government is promoting the Torch Program to help many tech enterprises.
Related words
Common phrases
participate in the Torch Program
Torch Program project
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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.
