ngoi6 kau3外寇
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Yalengoih kau
Definition
Foreign invader.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong, archaic, and nationalistic tone often found in historical dramas or formal political rhetoric. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation, as it sounds overly dramatic or literary for modern contexts. Speakers typically prefer more neutral or descriptive terms like 外國勢力 or 侵略者 when discussing contemporary geopolitical issues.
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Throughout history, many foreign invaders have wanted to invade this place.
Whoever dares to act as a foreign invader, we will definitely not let them off.
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Common phrases
resist foreign invaders
Common mistake
Learners should avoid using this in everyday speech, as it sounds like you are quoting a period war film or a highly formal historical text. Using it to describe modern tourists or immigrants would be considered extremely aggressive and xenophobic.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
