gwok3 kei5國企国企
Jyutpinggwok3 kei5
Yalegwok kéih
Definition
State-owned enterprise; a national enterprise established by the state.
Example
keoi5佢hai6係gwok3國kei5企jyun4員gung1工。
keoi5佢hai6係gwok3国kei5企jyun4员gung1工。
He is an employee of a state-owned enterprise.
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How it's used
This term is a common abbreviation used in both business news and casual conversation to refer to large entities backed by the government. It carries a specific connotation of stability and bureaucratic structure, often contrasted with private firms. When speaking about these companies, it is standard to use the classifier 間.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
He has been working at that state-owned enterprise for many years.
Do you think the benefits at state-owned enterprises are better than at private companies?
Related words
Common phrases
reform of state-owned enterprises
employee of a state-owned enterprise
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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.
