oi3 gwok3 jan4 si6愛國人士爱国人士
Jyutpingoi3 gwok3 jan4 si6
Yaleoi gwok yàhn sih
Definition
Patriots or patriotic public figures.
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How it's used
Often used in political discourse and news media to describe individuals who demonstrate loyalty to the state. The term carries a formal and sometimes ideological weight, distinguishing it from casual expressions of national pride. It is frequently employed in official statements or by public figures to emphasize political alignment.
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wai6位waihExamples
He is a very famous patriot.
Are there any patriots who want to join this event?
Related words
Common phrases
senior patriot
representative of patriots
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe someone who simply likes their country's food or culture, as it specifically implies a political or civic stance. Using it in casual, everyday conversation about hobbies or travel can sound overly serious or ironic.
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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.
