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Definition
To worship, admire, or favor foreign (especially Western) things and culture.
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How it's used
Often carries a critical or mocking tone when used to describe someone who blindly prefers anything non-local. It implies a lack of appreciation for local culture or products. While sometimes used defensively to mean valuing quality regardless of origin, it is most frequently heard as a mild accusation of being pretentious.
Examples
He is very obsessed with foreign things and insists on buying foreign brands for everything.
Do you think being obsessed with foreign things means you don't like your own culture?
Related words
Common phrases
to worship foreign things and fawn over foreigners
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply liking foreign travel or food. It specifically refers to an ideological or behavioral bias where one assumes foreign things are inherently superior to local ones.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
