gwan1 gung1軍功军功
Jyutpinggwan1 gung1
Yalegwān gūng
Definition
Military exploit; military merit.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to achievements or contributions made during active military service. It carries a formal and historical weight, often appearing in contexts describing historical figures or war stories rather than modern professional life. When used in casual speech, it can sometimes sound slightly dramatic or sarcastic depending on the context.
Examples
He achieved many military exploits and got promoted very quickly.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe general workplace achievements or professional success, as it is strictly tied to military contexts. Using it for civilian accomplishments will sound very unnatural or overly grandiose.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
