gwok3 jau5國有国有
Jyutpinggwok3 jau5
Yalegwok yáuh
Definition
State-owned; belonging to the state.
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How it's used
Distinguish this from private ownership by focusing on the institutional nature of the entity. It is almost exclusively used in formal or economic contexts to describe assets, enterprises, or land. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless discussing business news or government policy.
Examples
This is a state-owned bank.
Is that company state-owned?
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Grammar guides
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