wai6 gwok3衛國卫国
Jyutpingwai6 gwok3
Yalewaih gwok
Definition
To defend one's country.
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How it's used
This term is formal and carries a strong sense of patriotism or military duty. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation and is more commonly encountered in news reports, history books, or political discourse. It functions as a verb phrase, often appearing in contexts involving national pride or sacrifice.
Examples
They are very dedicated to defending the country, they are truly worthy of respect.
Do you think defending the country is the responsibility of every citizen?
Related words
Common phrases
defend one's home and country
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
