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Definition
Under the jurisdiction, governance, or management of.
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How it's used
Formal in tone, this term is primarily used in administrative, legal, or organizational contexts. It functions as a prepositional phrase indicating that something falls within the authority or management of a specific entity. It is rarely used in casual conversation between friends, where people would instead use phrases like 歸佢管 or 佢負責嘅.
Examples
This school is an institution under the Education Bureau.
Is that department under your jurisdiction?
Related words
Common phrases
subordinate organization
subordinate department
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a verb, but it functions as a noun phrase indicating a state of being under someone's control. It is not used to describe physical objects being underneath something else, such as a cat under a table.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
