bing1 hei3兵器
Jyutpingbing1 hei3
Yalebīng hei
Definition
Weapon; arms; weaponry designed specifically for combat.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal or historical weaponry rather than everyday tools or improvised items. It carries a sense of martial or military context, making it sound out of place when describing common household objects or modern non-military equipment.
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gin2件gínExamples
They have collected many ancient weapons.
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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.
