foreign affairs; Westernization; expat services
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
foreign affairs; Westernization matters (late Qing dynasty)
Refers specifically to the late Qing period (1860s–1890s), including the Self-Strengthening Movement (洋务运动) and diplomatic dealings with Western powers.
Yáng洋
wù务
yùn运
dòng动
shì是
Zhōng中
guó国
jìn近
dài代
huà化
de的
kāi开
duān端
。
The Westernization Movement marked the beginning of China's modernization.
Tā他
céng曾
jīng经
zài在
Zǒng总
lǐ理
yá衙
men门
bàn办
lǐ理
yáng洋
wù务
。
He once handled foreign affairs at the Zongli Yamen.
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Yáng洋
wù务
pài派
zhǔ主
zhāng张
“
Zhōng中
xué学
wéi为
tǐ体
，
Xī西
xué学
wéi为
yòng用
”
。
The Westernization faction advocated "Chinese learning for essence, Western learning for practical use."
noun
service industry catering to foreigners
regionalRegional usage in Hong Kong and Macau referring to bars, clubs, or other establishments where staff serve expatriate or tourist clientele. Often carries connotations of nightlife work.
Tā她
zài在
Zhōng中
huán环
de的
yī一
jiā家
jiǔ酒
bā吧
zuò做
yáng洋
wù务
。
She works in the expat service industry at a bar in Central.
Yáng洋
wù务
zhè这
yī一
háng行
zhǔ主
yào要
kào靠
xiǎo小
fèi费
shōu收
rù入
。
This line of work mainly relies on tips for income.