wong4 gwok3王國王国
Jyutpingwong4 gwok3
Yalewòhng gwok
Definition
Kingdom; a country ruled by a king or queen, or figuratively an business empire built by someone.
- kingdom; a country ruled by a king or queen
- figurativea business empire or domain built by an individual
neutralplaceswork
How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of a country ruled by a monarch, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe a vast, self-contained domain or a massive business empire controlled by one individual. It carries a sense of absolute authority and scale, often implying that the person at the top has total command over their sphere of influence.
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It is like he has built his own business empire.
The history of this kingdom is truly very long.
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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.
