ngoi6 fau6外埠
Jyutpingngoi6 fau6
Yalengoih fauh
Definition
An overseas city; a city outside of one's own country.
neutraltravelplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to locations outside of one's current base or city, often implying a journey beyond the immediate metropolitan area. It carries a slightly formal or administrative tone compared to simply saying 出面 or 其他地方. You will frequently encounter it in business or logistics contexts, such as referring to mail or goods coming from outside the city.
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go3個goExamples
He has to fly to non-local cities for work quite often lately.
When will you go traveling to cities outside of here?
Related words
Common phrases
non-local mail
long-distance call to other cities
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to foreign countries in a casual sense, as it is more about the distinction between local and non-local rather than international borders. It is not a synonym for 外國.
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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.
