leon4 gwok3鄰國邻国
Jyutpingleon4 gwok3
Yalelèuhn gwok
Definition
Neighbouring country.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or geographical contexts, this term is rarely heard in casual daily chatter. When people talk about nearby places in a relaxed setting, they often use 隔籬國家 or simply refer to the specific country by name. It carries a slightly academic or news report tone.
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go3個goExamples
We rarely travel to neighbouring countries.
Do you know which country is a neighbour to Hong Kong?
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Common phrases
relations between neighbouring countries
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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