tung4 mang4 gwok3同盟國同盟国
Jyutpingtung4 mang4 gwok3
Yaletùhng màhng gwok
Definition
The Allied Powers of World War II or the Central Powers of World War I.
- The Allies of World War II, led by the US, UK, Soviet Union, and China
- The Central Powers of World War I, including Germany and Austria-Hungary
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the military coalitions of the two World Wars. While the term is standard in historical contexts, it is crucial to distinguish between the two distinct historical groups, as the composition of the alliance changed completely between the first and second global conflicts.
Examples
During World War II, the Allies eventually won.
Do you know which countries belonged to the Allies?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 盟友, which is a general term for any ally or friend in a partnership, whereas 同盟國 is strictly reserved for the specific historical military blocs.
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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.
