seoi3 gei1稅基税基
Jyutpingseoi3 gei1
Yaleseui gēi
Definition
Tax base; the total amount of assets or revenue that a government can tax.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, economic, or political discussions rather than casual daily chatter. It appears frequently in news reports and policy debates regarding Hong Kong's fiscal sustainability. Unlike everyday vocabulary, it functions as a technical noun within the domain of public finance.
Examples
The government wants to broaden the tax base, what do you think?
A tax base that is too narrow will make fiscal revenue unstable.
Related words
Common phrases
broaden the tax base
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