ou3 mun2 dak6 bit6 hang4 zing3 keoi1澳門特別行政區澳门特别行政区
Jyutpingou3 mun2 dak6 bit6 hang4 zing3 keoi1
Yaleou mún dahk biht hàhng jing kēui
Definition
Macao Special Administrative Region; the official status of Macao under Chinese sovereignty since 1999.
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How it's used
People almost never use the full formal name in daily conversation, preferring the shorter 澳門 or 澳門特區 instead. Using the full name sounds like reading from a government document or a news report. It is strictly a formal designation for official or legal contexts.
Examples
When are you going to visit the Macao Special Administrative Region?
The economic development of the Macao Special Administrative Region is very fast.
Related words
Common phrases
Macao SAR Government
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Grammar guides
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