faan2 hung2反恐
Jyutpingfaan2 hung2
Yalefáan húng
Definition
Counter-terrorism; to oppose or fight against terrorism.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a compound verb or noun modifier in formal contexts like news reports or government policy. It is an abbreviation of 反對恐怖主義, reflecting the common tendency in Cantonese to shorten multi-syllabic concepts into two-character compounds. While it sounds serious and official, it is widely understood by the public due to frequent media coverage of security operations.
Examples
The government has recently strengthened counter-terrorism work.
Do you know which department is responsible for counter-terrorism?
Related words
Common phrases
Counter Terrorism Response Unit
counter-terrorism exercise
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Grammar guides
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