suk6 tou2屬土𡳞土
Jyutpingsuk6 tou2
Yalesuhk tóu
Definition
A dependency or dependent territory.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to territories that maintain a formal political link to a sovereign state while possessing their own distinct administrative systems. It is almost exclusively used in historical, legal, or formal political contexts rather than in casual conversation. You will frequently encounter it when discussing the colonial history of Hong Kong or the status of various overseas territories.
Examples
This place used to be a British dependent territory.
They want to strive to break away from their status as a dependent territory.
Related words
Common phrases
British dependent territory
citizen of a dependent territory
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Grammar guides
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