daan2 joek6彈藥弹药
Jyutpingdaan2 joek6
Yaledáan yeuhk
Definition
Ammunition; explosives and projectiles used in weapons.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of military supplies, this term is frequently used metaphorically in daily life to refer to resources, evidence, or arguments needed to win a debate or complete a difficult task. When someone says they need more ammunition for a presentation, they mean they need more data or supporting facts. It carries a slightly dramatic or intense tone when applied to non-military contexts.
Examples
The battle was intense, and all the ammunition has been used up.
Do you still have any spare ammunition?
Related words
Common phrases
well-supplied with ammunition
replenish ammunition
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with explosive devices like bombs or grenades, as it specifically refers to the projectiles or cartridges used in firearms.
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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.
