jan3 nei4印尼
Jyutpingjan3 nei4
Yaleyan nèih
Definition
Indonesia; a country in Southeast Asia consisting of an archipelago between the Pacific and Indian oceans.
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How it's used
印尼 is the standard, everyday way to refer to the country in conversation. While the full name 印度尼西亞 exists, it is almost exclusively reserved for formal writing, news reports, or official documents. Using the full name in casual speech sounds overly stiff or academic.
Examples
He is going to Indonesia for a trip next month.
Do you like eating Indonesian instant noodles?
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