gwok3 hou6國號国号
Jyutpinggwok3 hou6
Yalegwok houh
Definition
The official name of a sovereign state or regime, including ancient dynasties and modern countries.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, historical, or political contexts rather than casual conversation. It specifically refers to the legal or dynastic title of a regime, distinguishing it from common names or geographical references. You will most frequently encounter it when discussing dynastic history or formal diplomatic designations.
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Do you know what the official name of this country is?
History books record the official names of different dynasties.
Related words
Common phrases
change the official name of the state
official state name
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
