ngoi6 zaai3外債外债
Jyutpingngoi6 zaai3
Yalengoih jaai
Definition
Foreign debt; external debt borrowed from another economy.
neutralmoney
How it's used
Primarily used in formal, economic, or political contexts rather than casual conversation. It carries a serious tone and is most frequently encountered in news reports or financial analysis regarding national economies.
Measure word
bat1筆bātExamples
Their country has a lot more foreign debt this year.
Related words
Common phrases
repay foreign debt
total external debt
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