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Definition
To establish diplomatic relations.
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How it's used
Focuses strictly on the formal political act between sovereign states. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing international news or history. Unlike everyday verbs, it acts as a compound noun-verb structure that implies a high level of official government recognition.
Examples
When will the two countries officially establish diplomatic relations?
They decided to establish diplomatic relations immediately to strengthen cooperation.
Related words
Common phrases
officially establish diplomatic relations
announce the establishment of diplomatic relations
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
