lei4 ngon6離岸离岸
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Yalelèih ngohn
Definition
Offshore; legally established in another region for logistical or tax purposes.
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How it's used
Primarily used in professional contexts like finance, law, and international trade to describe entities or assets located outside one's home jurisdiction. It functions as a modifier for nouns rather than standing alone as a verb or adjective. While it sounds technical, it is frequently heard in casual discussions about investment or tax planning.
Examples
Is this company doing offshore business?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with words describing physical distance or being away from the shore, as it is strictly a term for legal and financial jurisdiction.
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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.
