gwok3 fu3國庫国库
Jyutpinggwok3 fu3
Yalegwok fu
Definition
National treasury, referring to a state's financial reserves.
neutralmoney
How it's used
This term is formal and primarily appears in news reports, political discussions, or historical contexts. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation, where people would simply talk about government money or public funds. It carries a sense of official state authority and is often associated with the management of national wealth.
Examples
The government took money from the national treasury to build a bridge.
How much money is left in the national treasury?
Related words
Common phrases
a full and abundant national treasury
an empty national treasury
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Grammar guides
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