ging2 gaai3警界
Jyutpingging2 gaai3
Yalegíng gaai
Definition
The police force; the police circle or community.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the professional sphere or community of police officers rather than the institution itself. It is often used when discussing the culture, politics, or career progression within the force. While it sounds slightly formal, it remains common in news reports and serious discussions about police affairs.
Examples
Do you know how people get promoted within the police force?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a specific police station or the police department as an organization, as those are better served by terms like 警署 or 警隊.
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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.
