gwan1 jan4軍人军人
Jyutpinggwan1 jan4
Yalegwān yàhn
Definition
Soldier; a member of the military or armed forces.
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How it's used
While this term is the standard translation for soldier, it is rarely used in daily Hong Kong life because the city does not have a standing army. Most people refer to specific roles or use terms like 當兵 when discussing military service in other regions. It carries a formal or professional tone compared to more casual descriptions of service members.
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wai6位waihExamples
His dream when he was a child was to be a soldier.
This soldier is very disciplined.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
