coeng1 seng1槍聲枪声
Jyutpingcoeng1 seng1
Yalechēung sēng
Definition
Sound of a gunshot.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the auditory experience of a firearm discharge rather than the act of shooting itself. It is frequently used in news reports or crime stories to describe the sudden, sharp noise that alerts people to an incident. Unlike general noise, it carries a sense of danger or alarm.
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sing1聲sīngExamples
I just heard a very loud gunshot.
Do you know where that gunshot came from?
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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.
