jau5 bong1友邦

Jyutpingjau5 bong1

Yaleyáuh bōng

名詞

Definition

Friendly nation; a friendly country as referred to by another state.

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How it's used

This term carries a formal and diplomatic tone, often appearing in news reports or official government statements. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation to describe personal friendships. Using it to refer to a friend would sound overly dramatic or archaic.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩gwok3國hai6係jau5友bong1邦，gwaan1關hai6係hou2好mat6密cit3切。

The two countries are friendly nations, and their relationship is very close.

ni1呢ci3次hai6係jau5友bong1邦zi1之gaan1間ge3嘅ngoi6外gaau1交fong2訪man6問aa4呀。

This is a diplomatic visit between friendly nations.

Common phrases

jau5友bong1邦jan4人si6士

people from a friendly nation

jau5友bong1邦gwaan1關hai6係

friendly relations between nations

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general term for a friend, but it is strictly reserved for international relations between sovereign states. Do not use it to describe a person.