ging2 fong1警方
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Yalegíng fōng
Definition
The police; the police force.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the police force as an institution or an official body acting in a professional capacity. It is primarily used in formal contexts like news reports, official statements, or public notices. In casual daily conversation, people are much more likely to use 差人 or 阿Sir to refer to individual officers or the police in general.
Examples
The police have blocked off that road.
Do you know how the police are handling this case?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word when talking about individual police officers you encounter on the street, as it sounds overly formal or detached. Use 差人 instead for everyday speech.
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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.
