gwan1 fai3軍費军费
Jyutpinggwan1 fai3
Yalegwān fai
Definition
Military expenditure or spending; the expenses of an army.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal contexts such as news reports or political discussions regarding national budgets. It functions as a compound noun and is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation unless the topic specifically turns to international relations or government policy.
Examples
The government increased military spending a lot this year.
Do you know how the military expenditure is allocated?
Related words
Common phrases
increase military spending
cut military spending
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Grammar guides
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