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Definition
Territory, or a field of study or social activities.
- field; domain; area of study or social activities
- territory; domain of a state
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or academic contexts to describe abstract boundaries of knowledge or expertise. Unlike the more physical 領土 which refers specifically to geographical land, this term is almost exclusively reserved for conceptual or professional domains. It carries a sense of intellectual authority or specialized scope.
Examples
This is his professional field.
Which field are you most interested in?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to physical land or property, as it sounds overly abstract and unnatural in that context. Use 地方 or 領土 instead when talking about geographical space.
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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.
