gwai1 seon6歸順归顺
Jyutpinggwai1 seon6
Yalegwāi seuhn
Definition
To surrender, submit, and pledge allegiance.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and historical weight, often appearing in news reports or narratives about political or military conflicts. It implies a complete change of loyalty rather than just a temporary ceasefire. Using it in casual conversation can sound overly dramatic or like a line from a period drama.
Examples
They finally decided to surrender and submit to the government.
Who would be willing to surrender and pledge allegiance to the enemy forces?
Related words
Common phrases
surrender and submit to the government
surrender and pledge allegiance to the imperial court
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 投降, which focuses strictly on the act of giving up in a fight. 歸順 emphasizes the subsequent act of accepting authority and becoming a follower.
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Grammar guides
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