tau4 nou5 lau4 sat1頭腦流失头脑流失
Jyutpingtau4 nou5 lau4 sat1
Yaletàuh nóuh làuh sāt
Definition
Brain drain; the loss of highly educated, skilled, or talented people.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the migration or departure of highly skilled professionals and intellectuals from a region or organization. It carries a negative connotation of losing valuable human capital that is difficult to replace. It is frequently used in news reports and formal discussions regarding economic or social development.
Examples
Hong Kong has seen a serious brain drain in recent years.
How can we prevent brain drain in the company?
Related words
Common phrases
prevent brain drain
serious brain drain
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
