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Definition
A female police officer.
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How it's used
This term is a colloquial way to refer to a female police officer. While it is widely understood, it can sound slightly informal or even derogatory depending on the tone and context, so it is safer to use 警察 or 女警 in professional settings. It carries a gritty, street-level feel often associated with Hong Kong crime dramas.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term when addressing an officer directly, as it can be perceived as disrespectful or provocative. Always use formal titles like 阿Sir or Madam when speaking to the police.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
