ting4 fo2 hip3 ji5停火協議停火协议
Jyutpingting4 fo2 hip3 ji5
Yaletìhng fó hip yíh
Definition
Ceasefire agreement.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal news reports or political discussions, this term carries a heavy, serious tone. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing international current events or history. When speaking about the act of stopping fighting, people often use simpler phrases like 唔打喇.
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fan2份fánExamples
Both sides finally signed a ceasefire agreement.
Has this ceasefire agreement already expired?
Related words
Common phrases
to sign a ceasefire agreement
to violate a ceasefire agreement
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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.
