ngoi6 soeng1外商
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Definition
Foreign merchant or businessperson.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to business entities or individuals from outside the local region, often implying a corporate or professional context. It is frequently used in news reports or business discussions regarding international trade or investment. Unlike casual terms for foreigners, this carries a formal tone suitable for economic discourse.
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This company is funded by foreign investors.
Related words
Common phrases
foreign investment
foreign-invested enterprise
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
