ci4 coeng1持槍持枪
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Definition
To hold a gun or be armed.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal contexts like news reports or police statements to describe someone possessing or brandishing a firearm. It carries a serious and often criminal connotation. In casual conversation, people are more likely to use descriptive phrases like 拎住支槍 instead of this formal compound.
Examples
He held a gun and robbed the convenience store.
When the police saw someone armed with a gun, they immediately drew their weapons to stay alert.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a general verb for holding any object, but it is strictly reserved for firearms. Using it for everyday items like a phone or a pen will sound extremely unnatural and confusing.
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Grammar guides
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