goeng1 gaai3疆界
Jyutpinggoeng1 gaai3
Yalegēung gaai
Definition
National boundary; border.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the political or territorial limits between sovereign states. It carries a formal, geopolitical tone that is rarely used in casual daily conversation. Most people prefer using 邊界 when talking about general borders or physical edges.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
This national boundary is drawn very clearly.
There is a national boundary between those two countries.
Related words
Common phrases
to demarcate a national boundary
undefended border
Common mistake
Avoid using this for physical boundaries like fences or property lines, as it is strictly reserved for national or state-level territories.
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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.
