ging2 guk6警局
Jyutpingging2 guk6
Yalegíng guhk
Definition
Police station.
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How it's used
While 警局 is understood by everyone, locals overwhelmingly prefer the term 差館. Using 警局 can sound slightly more formal or like a direct translation from written Chinese, whereas 差館 is the standard, everyday word used in casual speech.
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gaan1間gānExamples
Do you know where there is a police station nearby?
He went to the police station last night to give a statement.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 警局 in casual conversation if you want to sound like a native speaker, as 差館 is the default choice for almost all social contexts.
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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.
