ging2 deoi2警隊警队
Jyutpingging2 deoi2
Yalegíng déui
Definition
Police force; a police organization.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the institution or organization of the police rather than an individual officer. It is the standard term used in news reports and official communications to describe the force as a collective entity. While 警察 is used for the people themselves, 警隊 is used when discussing the department's policies, recruitment, or public image.
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His dream when he was small was to join the police force.
The police force has an operation in Tsim Sha Tsui today.
Related words
Common phrases
join the police force
senior police management
Common mistake
Do not use 警隊 to refer to a single police officer, as it is a collective noun. Use 警察 or 阿Sir instead when talking about an individual.
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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.
