gwok3 gai3 man4 sang1國計民生国计民生
Jyutpinggwok3 gai3 man4 sang1
Yalegwok gai màhn sāng
Definition
The country's economy and the livelihood of its people.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal contexts, political discourse, or news reports, this idiom carries a heavy, serious tone. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation between friends. When it does appear in speech, it is usually to emphasize the gravity or broad impact of a specific government decision or social issue.
Examples
This policy affects the national economy and people's livelihood, so it cannot be handled carelessly.
The government should pay more attention to issues concerning the national economy and people's livelihood.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a bearing on the national economy and people's livelihood
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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.
