zi1 sik1 ging1 zai3知識經濟知识经济
Jyutpingzi1 sik1 ging1 zai3
Yalejī sīk gīng jai
Definition
Knowledge-based economy.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in academic, political, or economic discourse rather than casual daily conversation. It functions as a formal noun phrase to describe a shift towards industries that rely on intellectual capital. You will frequently encounter it in news reports or government policy documents regarding local development.
Examples
Hong Kong is currently developing a knowledge-based economy.
What impact do you think the knowledge-based economy has on young people?
Related words
Common phrases
develop a knowledge-based economy
promote a knowledge-based economy
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
