ging2 ngoi6境外
Jyutpingging2 ngoi6
Yalegíng ngoih
Definition
Outside the territory, borders, or jurisdiction of a country or region; overseas.
neutralmoneytravel
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or administrative contexts, such as banking, travel regulations, or legal matters. It carries a sense of crossing a jurisdictional boundary rather than just traveling to a foreign country. You will often see it on bank machines or official government notices.
Examples
He has been working overseas for a long time.
Do you know that overseas cash withdrawals incur a service fee?
Related words
Common phrases
overseas cash withdrawal
overseas investment
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 外國, which specifically refers to foreign countries. 境外 is more technical and focuses on the concept of being outside the current territory or jurisdiction, regardless of whether it is a foreign country or just a different administrative region.
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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.
