ngoại bang
Definition
- Noun:
- Foreign country: A nation that is not one's own; a sovereign state other than the country of origin or residence.
- Foreign power: A foreign nation considered in terms of its political influence or authority.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Luật pháp cấm can thiệp từ ngoại bang. (The law prohibits interference from a foreign power.)
- Ông ấy đã sống nhiều năm ở ngoại bang. (He has lived for many years in a foreign country.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in formal, legal, or political contexts to discuss matters of sovereignty, diplomacy, or intervention.
- Hiến pháp bảo vệ chủ quyền khỏi ảnh hưởng ngoại bang. (The constitution protects sovereignty from foreign influence.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ngoại quốc (n): A synonym for "foreign country," with a similar level of formality.
- Nước ngoài (n): The more common and general term for "foreign country" or "abroad."
Synonyms
- Foreign nation: A country other than one's own.
- Alien power: A foreign state, often with a connotation of being external and different.
Related Idioms
- Tay sai cho ngoại bang: A puppet or lackey for a foreign power.
- Chính quyền bị cáo buộc là tay sai cho ngoại bang. (The administration was accused of being a puppet for a foreign power.)