zung1 mei5 gou1中美高
Jyutpingzung1 mei5 gou1
Yalejūng méih gōu
Definition
High technology in the United States; high-tech sector of the USA.
colloquialtechnology
How it's used
This is not a standard or established term in Cantonese. It functions as a clipped compound, likely used in specific business or news contexts to save time, but it lacks the natural flow of a native idiom. Speakers would usually prefer saying 美國高科技 to avoid ambiguity.
Examples
They really like buying high-tech products from the USA.
Related words
Common mistake
Using this as a standalone noun phrase will likely confuse listeners, as it sounds like a specific company name or an obscure acronym rather than a general category of technology.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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