cambodian
cambodian — adjective
- cambodianpositive
- more cambodiancomparative
- most cambodiansuperlative
1. relating to Cambodia, a country in Southeast Asia, or to its people, language, c
relating to Cambodia, a country in Southeast Asia, or to its people, language, culture, or products.
The Cambodian government announced new trade agreements with neighbouring countries.
Cambodian + government (attributive use)
The market sells Cambodian silk scarves handwoven by local artisans.
Cambodian + silk scarves (product origin)
Rania ordered a bowl of Cambodian curry with fresh herbs and rice noodles.
The museum's Cambodian art collection includes stone sculptures from the Angkor period.
文法句型
Cambodian + noun
用法筆記
Attributive only — place directly before a noun. Covers both the national/cultural sense (✓ Cambodian government, Cambodian art) and the place-of-origin sense for products and food (✓ Cambodian silk, Cambodian curry).
常見錯誤
cambodian — noun
- cambodiansingular
- cambodiansplural
1. a person who comes from Cambodia or who has Cambodian nationality.
a person who comes from Cambodia or who has Cambodian nationality.
Nia met a Cambodian who taught her how to cook fish amok.
a Cambodian (singular countable noun)
Many Cambodians now live and work in cities across Asia and Europe.
Cambodians (plural countable noun)
The journalist interviewed a young Cambodian about her plans to become a teacher.
Dewi shared a flat with two Cambodians who spoke Khmer and English fluently.
- Khmer
refers specifically to the dominant ethnic group in Cambodia; preferred in cultural and linguistic contexts but narrower than 'Cambodian'
文法句型
a Cambodian
the Cambodians
用法筆記
Use 'a Cambodian' for a single person. The plural 'Cambodians' is regular. For the ethnic group or language, 'Khmer' is the preferred term in academic and cultural contexts.