hoi2 noi6海內海内
Jyutpinghoi2 noi6
Yalehói noih
Definition
Within the country; domestic.
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How it's used
This term is a literary expression that is rarely used in casual spoken Cantonese. It is almost exclusively encountered in the fixed phrase 海內外, which contrasts domestic and international contexts. Using it in everyday conversation sounds overly formal or archaic.
Examples
He travels all the time and wants to see the whole world.
This product is popular both at home and abroad.
Related words
Common phrases
at home and abroad
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to the literal ocean or a specific body of water. It is a metaphorical term for the nation or the world, not a geographical location.
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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.
