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Yaledōu bīng
Definition
A soldier armed with a sword or knife; also used figuratively to refer to weapons, warfare, or military conflict.
- a soldier armed with a sword
- figurativeweapons; warfare; military conflict
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How it's used
Refers specifically to infantry or soldiers equipped with melee weapons in a historical or literary context. It is rarely used in modern daily life to describe contemporary military personnel, who are instead referred to as 軍人. The term carries a slightly archaic or dramatic tone, often appearing in period dramas or historical narratives.
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Common phrases
to resort to arms or violence
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to modern soldiers or police officers, as it sounds like you are describing someone from a historical battlefield.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
