diu1 bou2碉堡
Jyutpingdiu1 bou2
Yaledīu bóu
Definition
Bunker; a military defensive structure partially buried underground.
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How it's used
碉堡 is a loanword from the Russian term 'dobl' that entered Chinese through military contexts. While it refers to a physical military structure, it is often used metaphorically in political or social commentary to describe a rigid, impenetrable, or isolated position held by a group or individual.
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They are hiding inside the bunker and dare not come out.
Was this bunker left over from the war?
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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.
