ngoi6 mung4 gu2外蒙古

Jyutpingngoi6 mung4 gu2

Yalengoih mùhng gú

名詞

Definition

Outer Mongolia; a region roughly corresponding to the modern independent country of Mongolia and Tuva.

neutralplaces

How it's used

Refers specifically to the historical region north of the Gobi Desert that was under Qing administration. It is distinct from the modern political entity of Mongolia, as the term carries a historical and geographical weight that implies a contrast with Inner Mongolia. Using this term in a modern political context can be sensitive, as it reflects a perspective rooted in historical Chinese geography.

Examples

ngoi6外mung4蒙gu2古ji5以cin4前hai6係cing1清ciu4朝ge3嘅ling5領tou2土。

Outer Mongolia was territory of the Qing dynasty in the past.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知ngoi6外mung4蒙gu2古hai2喺bin1邊dou6度aa4呀？

Do you know where Outer Mongolia is?

Common phrases

ngoi6外mung4蒙gu2古dei6地keoi1區

Outer Mongolia region

Common mistake

Avoid using this term to refer to the modern sovereign state of Mongolia in formal or diplomatic contexts, as it may be perceived as denying its independence. Use 蒙古 instead when referring to the current country.