coeng1 zin3槍戰枪战
Jyutpingcoeng1 zin3
Yalechēung jin
Definition
Gunfight; a battle fought with firearms.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of action movies or dramatic news reports involving police and criminals. It carries a sense of intensity and danger, often implying a chaotic or high-stakes confrontation. While it can describe real-life events, it is frequently associated with cinematic tropes where gunfire is exchanged in public spaces.
Measure word
coeng4場chèunghExamples
The gunfight in that movie was very exciting.
Have you seen the news about that gunfight?
Related words
Common phrases
police and robber gunfight
a gunfight breaks out
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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.
