gwok3 tong2國帑国帑
Jyutpinggwok3 tong2
Yalegwok tóng
Definition
National treasury; state funds.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to government funds or public coffers in a formal or historical context. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation and is mostly encountered in news reports, political discussions, or historical accounts. Using it in a casual setting can make your speech sound overly dramatic or archaic.
Examples
This money comes from the national treasury, you cannot spend it recklessly.
Citizens have the right to know how the government uses the national treasury.
Related words
Common phrases
to utilize national treasury funds
to misuse public funds
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with everyday terms for money like 錢 or 資金, as 國帑 carries a heavy, formal weight implying state-level assets. It is not used for personal finances or corporate budgets.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
