ngoi6 mou6外務外务
Jyutpingngoi6 mou6
Yalengoih mouh
Definition
External affairs; matters concerning an organization's contact with the outside world.
neutralwork
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal organizational contexts like student unions, professional associations, or corporate departments. It specifically refers to tasks involving interaction with parties outside of the organization, such as public relations or inter-group coordination. It is rarely used in casual conversation to describe personal errands or social engagements.
Examples
He is responsible for handling the company's external affairs.
Do you know who is the vice president of external affairs?
Related words
Common phrases
external affairs department
vice president of external affairs
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
