toi4 waan1 man6 tai4台灣問題台湾问题

Jyutpingtoi4 waan1 man6 tai4

Yaletòih wāan mahn tàih

Definition

Taiwan issue; the political status of Taiwan and the cross-strait relations between Taiwan and China.

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How it's used

This term is used almost exclusively in formal political discourse, news reporting, or academic analysis. It carries a heavy geopolitical weight and is rarely used in casual social settings unless the speakers are specifically debating international relations. Using it in lighthearted conversation can sound overly serious or stiff.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋hoi1開wui2會tou2討leon6論toi4台waan1灣man6問tai4題。

They are having a meeting to discuss the Taiwan issue.

nei5你dim2點tai2睇toi4台waan1灣man6問tai4題aa4呀？

What is your take on the Taiwan issue?

Common phrases

cyu5處lei5理toi4台waan1灣man6問tai4題

to handle the Taiwan issue

gwaan1關zyu3注toi4台waan1灣man6問tai4題

to pay attention to the Taiwan issue

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general discussions about travel or culture in Taiwan. Avoid using this phrase when talking about visiting Taiwan or eating Taiwanese food, as it specifically refers to the political status and cross-strait relations.