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Definition
The parties concerned; the relevant authorities or government departments.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal contexts like news reports, official statements, or corporate communications to refer to an unspecified but responsible entity. It acts as a polite or bureaucratic way to avoid naming specific individuals or departments directly. While it sounds professional, it can sometimes come across as evasive or detached in casual conversation.
Examples
The relevant authorities have already received the complaint.
Have you asked the relevant party yet?
Related words
Common phrases
the relevant party responds
contact the relevant authorities
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday speech when you can name the specific person or department, as it sounds overly stiff and bureaucratic. It is not a direct translation for talking about 'related things' or 'related topics', which would use 關於 instead.
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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.
