got3 joeng6割讓割让
Jyutpinggot3 joeng6
Yalegot yeuhng
Definition
To cede; to transfer a piece of territory to another country.
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How it's used
Focuses on the formal transfer of territory between sovereign states, typically as a result of defeat in war or diplomatic pressure. It carries a heavy historical weight in Hong Kong, as it is the standard term used to describe the loss of territory during the colonial era. Unlike general words for giving something away, this implies a loss of sovereignty and control.
Examples
At that time, the Qing dynasty was forced to cede Hong Kong Island.
Why was this piece of land ceded to others back then?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for everyday giving or donating of personal items, as it is strictly reserved for geopolitical contexts involving land or territory.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
