ngoi6 loi4外來外来
Jyutpingngoi6 loi4
Yalengoih lòih
Definition
Foreign, external, or coming from the outside.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe influences, people, or objects that originate from outside a specific group, region, or country. It carries a slightly formal or objective tone compared to more casual descriptors like 鬼佬 for foreigners or 唔同地方嚟嘅 for things from elsewhere. It is frequently paired with abstract nouns like 文化 or 因素 to discuss societal impact.
Examples
There are many foreign visitors sightseeing here.
What do you think about these foreign cultures?
Related words
Common phrases
foreign culture
external factor
immigrant population
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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.
