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Definition
Consulate; the building or institution where a foreign consul conducts official business.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the diplomatic office representing a country in a foreign city. While technically distinct from an embassy, which is located in the capital city, the term is used broadly in casual speech for both types of diplomatic missions. It is common to pair this with specific country names to clarify which mission is being discussed.
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Do you know where the consulate is?
He has to go to the consulate tomorrow to process his visa.
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Common phrases
United States Consulate
go to the consulate
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 大使館, which is the embassy located in the capital city. In Hong Kong, because it is not a sovereign state, foreign diplomatic missions are officially consulates, so 領事館 is the standard term used for all such offices.
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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.
