taai3 gwok3泰國泰国
Jyutpingtaai3 gwok3
Yaletaai gwok
Definition
Thailand; a country in Southeast Asia with its capital in Bangkok.
colloquialtravelfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the country, but is also frequently used as a modifier for food, massage, or travel destinations. When discussing the cuisine, it is common to attach 菜 directly to the country name to form a compound noun.
Examples
Did you go to Thailand for a vacation this year?
I really like eating Thai food.
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