kiu4 man4僑民侨民
Jyutpingkiu4 man4
Yalekìuh màhn
Definition
Expatriates; citizens of a country who reside temporarily in another nation while retaining their original citizenship.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to people living abroad while maintaining their original nationality, often implying a sense of being part of a community or diaspora. It sounds more formal or journalistic than everyday terms like 外國人 or 鬼佬. It is frequently used in news reports or official discussions regarding overseas citizens.
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Many foreign expats live here.
Related words
Common phrases
overseas expatriates
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 移民, which implies a permanent change of residence and often a change of citizenship, whereas 僑民 emphasizes the connection to the home country.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
