baan1 bing1班兵
Jyutpingbaan1 bing1
Yalebāan bīng
Definition
To ask people to come for help; to summon allies or seek reinforcements.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Originating from the idea of summoning troops, this term has evolved into a common way to ask for extra hands or support in any situation. It carries a slightly informal or playful tone, often used when someone is overwhelmed by a task or needs more players for a game. It implies a sense of urgency or a need for collective effort to solve a problem.
Examples
If you can't handle it, hurry up and call for backup.
Are you going to call for more people to play games tonight?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with formal military terminology, as it is strictly used in casual, everyday contexts among friends or colleagues. Using it in a professional or serious setting might sound overly dramatic or flippant.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
