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Definition
Trade war; an economic strategy to damage another country's economy through trade restrictions.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to economic conflict between nations, often appearing in news headlines and political discussions. While it sounds formal, it is frequently used in casual conversation when people discuss rising prices or supply chain issues. It functions as a standard noun and does not require special grammatical particles.
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This trade war has made the goods so expensive.
How long do you think the trade war will last?
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Common phrases
outbreak of a trade war
impact of a trade war
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
