ging2 gwan3警棍
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Yalegíng gwan
Definition
Baton or truncheon; a club-like weapon used by police officers to subdue suspects.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the standard issue equipment carried by law enforcement officers in Hong Kong. It carries a serious tone and is rarely used outside of contexts involving police activity or security procedures. Unlike generic sticks or clubs, this term implies an official tool used for maintaining order.
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zi1支jīExamples
The police officer is walking over holding a baton.
Did he take out a baton for self-defense?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe a regular stick or a toy; use 棍 for those instead. Using this term for anything other than police equipment can sound overly dramatic or confusing.
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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.
