goeng1疆

Jyutpinggoeng1

Yalegēung

語素Rare

Definition

Territory; boundary; land under jurisdiction.

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How it's used

This character is almost exclusively used in formal or literary compounds rather than as a standalone word in spoken Cantonese. It carries a sense of historical or political gravity, often appearing in contexts related to national sovereignty or geography. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation, as native speakers prefer more common terms like 地盤 or 邊界 depending on the context.

Examples

nei1呢dou6度hai6係gwok3國gaa1家ge3嘅goeng1疆tou2土。

This place is the territory of the country.

keoi5佢dei6哋soeng2想kwong3擴zoeng1張goeng1疆gaai3界aa4呀。

They want to expand the boundaries.

Common phrases

goeng1疆tou2土

territory

goeng1疆gaai3界

boundary

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for 薑, which sounds similar but refers to ginger. Ensure you distinguish between the political concept of territory and the culinary ingredient.