gung1 man4 se5 wui2公民社會公民社会
Jyutpinggung1 man4 se5 wui2
Yalegūng màhn séh wúi
Definition
Civil society; the aggregate of non-governmental organizations and active citizens who participate in social affairs.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the collective body of non-governmental organizations and active citizens who engage in public discourse or advocacy. It is a formal term often used in political commentary, academic discussions, or news reports regarding social movements and human rights. Unlike general terms for the public, it implies a level of organized participation and critical engagement with government policy.
Examples
Hong Kong's civil society has always been very active.
How do you think this issue can promote the development of civil society?
Related words
Common phrases
civil society organizations
promote civil society
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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.
