gam3 gwan1禁軍禁军
Jyutpinggam3 gwan1
Yalegam gwān
Definition
Imperial guards; military troops tasked with protecting the palace and the capital city.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to historical military units tasked with the protection of the sovereign and the capital city. It is almost exclusively encountered in the context of period dramas, historical accounts, or literature rather than modern military terminology.
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deoi2隊déuiExamples
In the past, the imperial guards were responsible for protecting the palace.
Is this unit of imperial guards specifically for protecting the emperor's safety?
Related words
Common phrases
commander of the imperial guard
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Grammar guides
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