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Definition
To drill, march, or parade as military forces.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to military or disciplined marching drills rather than just walking. It carries a strong sense of organized, rhythmic movement often associated with training or ceremonial displays. While it can be used for general marching, it is most frequently heard in contexts involving uniformed groups or disciplined services.
Examples
They have to march on the parade ground tomorrow.
Do you guys usually do marching drills?
Related words
Common phrases
marching drill training
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general walking or hiking, as it implies a structured, synchronized group activity. Using it to describe a casual walk will sound unnatural or overly militaristic.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
