gwok3 zaai3國債国债
Jyutpinggwok3 zaai3
Yalegwok jaai
Definition
National debt, or government bonds issued by a sovereign state.
- government bond; sovereign bond
- national debt; sovereign debt
neutralmoney
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, financial, or news contexts rather than casual daily conversation. While it refers to national debt, it specifically highlights the investment instrument aspect when discussed by individuals. It is often paired with verbs like 發行 or 購買 to describe the movement of capital.
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zek3隻jekExamples
The government issued a lot of sovereign bonds to raise money.
Related words
Common phrases
issue government bonds
purchase government bonds
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general personal debt or corporate bonds, but it specifically refers to debt issued by a sovereign state. Do not use it to describe private loans or company debt.
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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.
