faa3 mou5化武
Jyutpingfaa3 mou5
Yalefa móuh
Definition
Chemical weapon.
neutralother
How it's used
Shortening terms like this is common in news headlines and casual political discussions to save time and space. While it sounds professional in a journalistic context, it is rarely used in everyday social conversation unless discussing international news or military history.
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zung3種jungExamples
The news report said that chemical weapons were discovered there.
Do you know which countries store chemical weapons?
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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.
