zing3 zi6 bei3 wu6政治庇護政治庇护
Jyutpingzing3 zi6 bei3 wu6
Yalejing jih bei wuh
Definition
Political asylum; the protection and shelter given to those escaping political persecution.
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How it's used
This term is used in formal, legal, and news contexts rather than casual daily conversation. It functions as a noun phrase and is typically paired with verbs like 申請 or 提供. It specifically refers to the protection granted by a state to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee.
Examples
He is applying for political asylum.
Which country will provide political asylum to them?
Related words
Common phrases
apply for political asylum
provide political asylum
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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.
