ngo4 gwok3俄國俄国
Jyutpingngo4 gwok3
Yalengòh gwok
Definition
Another name for Russia.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the nation of Russia, though it is slightly more formal or old-fashioned compared to the common usage of 俄羅斯. It is frequently encountered in historical contexts or news reports regarding international relations. Using this term instead of the full name sounds slightly more concise but carries a slightly more serious or academic tone.
Examples
Do you know where Russia is?
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
