naam4 si1 laai1 fu1南斯拉夫
Jyutpingnaam4 si1 laai1 fu1
Yalenàahm sī lāai fū
Definition
Yugoslavia; a former country in southeastern Europe's Balkan Peninsula.
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How it's used
Refers to a historical state that no longer exists as a single entity, so it is almost exclusively used in contexts discussing history, geography, or international relations. When speaking about the region today, people usually refer to the specific modern countries like 塞爾維亞 or 克羅地亞 instead.
Examples
Do you know what Yugoslavia was like in the past?
Related words
Common phrases
Yugoslav Wars
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Grammar guides
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