ngoi6 gaau1 si3 zit3外交使節外交使节
Jyutpingngoi6 gaau1 si3 zit3
Yalengoih gāau si jit
Definition
Diplomats or diplomatic envoys.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to official representatives sent by a state to another. It carries a formal and professional tone, often appearing in news reports or official government communications rather than casual daily conversation. Using it in a colloquial setting might sound overly stiff or academic.
Measure word
wai6位waihExamples
This diplomat is very polite.
Related words
Common phrases
receive diplomats
diplomats from various countries
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for any foreigner or traveler. It is strictly reserved for official diplomatic personnel, so do not use it to describe tourists or expatriates.
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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.
