zing3 zi6 kyun4 lei6政治權利政治权利
Jyutpingzing3 zi6 kyun4 lei6
Yalejing jih kyùhn leih
Definition
Political rights.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, academic, or journalistic contexts when discussing governance, civil liberties, or legal frameworks. While it is a standard noun phrase, it feels quite heavy for casual daily conversation and is rarely used in informal settings unless the topic is specifically about social movements or law.
Examples
They are fighting for their basic political rights.
Do you know that voting is a type of political right?
Related words
Common phrases
to fight for political rights
to deprive of political rights
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- How oftenUsually, sometimes, all the time, rarely, never. All five sit in one slot, between the subject and the verb.
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