cyun1 saan1 gaap3穿山甲

Jyutpingcyun1 saan1 gaap3

Yalechyūn sāan gaap

名詞

Definition

Pangolin, or a nickname for the Rural Patrol Team of the Hong Kong Police Force.

pangolin; scaly anteater
slangnickname of the Rural Patrol Team of the Hong Kong Police Force

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How it's used

Beyond the animal itself, this term is widely recognized as the nickname for the Rural Patrol Team of the Hong Kong Police Force. The name stems from their specialized role in navigating rugged, overgrown, and hilly terrain in the New Territories, much like the animal's ability to burrow and move through dense environments. When used in a professional or news context, it is often understood as a shorthand for these specific officers.

Measure word

zek3隻jek

Examples

le1呢zek3隻cyun1穿saan1山gaap3甲hou2好ci5似sau6受zo2咗soeng1傷gam3咁，m4唔hou2好haang4行gam3咁maai4埋aa4呀。

This pangolin looks like it's injured, don't get too close.

teng1聽gong2講go2嗰deoi6隊cyun1穿saan1山gaap3甲gam1今jat6日wui2會heoi3去go2嗰bin1邊ceon4巡lo4邏wo5喎。

I heard that the Rural Patrol Team is going to patrol over there today.

Common phrases

bou2保wu6護cyun1穿saan1山gaap3甲

protect pangolins

cyun1穿saan1山gaap3甲bou6部deoi2隊

pangolin unit

Common mistake

Do not confuse the animal with the police nickname in casual conversation without context, as it might cause confusion about whether you are discussing wildlife conservation or law enforcement activities.