bing1 jing4兵營兵营
Jyutpingbing1 jing4
Yalebīng yìhng
Definition
Military barracks or training camp.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to physical military housing or training facilities. While it can be used for historical or foreign military sites, it is not the standard term for modern Hong Kong military bases, which are more commonly referred to as 軍營.
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They lived in the barracks for a few years before.
Is there a bus stop near this military camp?
Related words
Common phrases
stationed at the barracks
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 軍營, which is the more common and generic term for a military base or camp in Hong Kong. Using 兵營 can sound slightly more literary or descriptive of older, traditional barracks.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
