coeng1 haai6槍械枪械
Jyutpingcoeng1 haai6
Yalechēung haaih
Definition
Firearms; guns or similar weapons that shoot projectiles.
- firearms; weapons propelled by gunpowder that fire bullets
- technicalsimilar weapons under Hong Kong law, including air guns and spearguns
neutralother
How it's used
Refers specifically to mechanical devices designed to project projectiles, often appearing in legal or news contexts regarding public safety. While it covers real firearms, it is also frequently used in local news to describe airsoft guns or replica weapons when they are involved in criminal incidents. It carries a formal or technical tone compared to simply calling something a gun.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
Hong Kong has very strict regulations on firearms.
Do you know where one can go for firearm target shooting?
Related words
Common phrases
illegal possession of firearms
firearms control
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 武器, which is a much broader term for any weapon including knives or blunt objects. Remember that 槍械 specifically implies a mechanism for firing a projectile.
Grammar color guide
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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.
