fong4 mou6防務防务
Jyutpingfong4 mou6
Yalefòhng mouh
Definition
National defense affairs; measures and operations related to national safety and defense.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or political contexts, this term refers specifically to military or national security affairs. It is rarely heard in casual daily conversation, as most people would use more general terms like 國防 or security-related vocabulary when discussing everyday safety.
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hong6項honghExamples
The government attaches great importance to this aspect of defense.
Do you know who is in charge of this defense matter?
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