gwok3 po3 gaa1 mong4國破家亡国破家亡
Jyutpinggwok3 po3 gaa1 mong4
Yalegwok po gā mòhng
Definition
The destruction of one's home and country; the fall of a nation.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a heavy, tragic tone and is almost exclusively used in formal or literary contexts to describe the collapse of a nation. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless one is discussing history, literature, or extreme political upheaval. It functions as a set phrase that emphasizes the total loss of both public order and private security.
Examples
War caused many people to lose their homes and country.
They have experienced the tragic pain of losing their homes and country.
Related words
Common phrases
to experience the destruction of home and country
to lead to the destruction of home and country
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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.
