fung1 so2 sin3封鎖線封锁线
Jyutpingfung1 so2 sin3
Yalefūng só sin
Definition
Cordon; a physical boundary or line set up to restrict people from entering an area.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical tape or barrier used by authorities to restrict access to a scene. It is frequently used in news reports regarding accidents, crime scenes, or construction areas. While it functions as a noun, the act of setting one up is often described using the verb 拉.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The police set up a cordon at the scene.
Related words
Common phrases
to set up a cordon
to break through a cordon
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
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