gwan1 zong1 ging2 jyun4軍裝警員军装警员
Jyutpinggwan1 zong1 ging2 jyun4
Yalegwān jōng gíng yùhn
Definition
Uniformed police officers.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to police officers wearing their standard duty uniform, distinguishing them from plainclothes officers or detectives. In casual conversation, people often shorten this to just 軍裝 to refer to the role or the person. It carries a sense of official presence and visibility in public spaces.
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That uniformed officer at the street corner seems to be looking for someone.
Have you seen any uniformed officers on patrol yet?
Related words
Common phrases
uniformed patrol
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 便衣, which refers to plainclothes police officers. Using the term to describe any person in a uniform, such as a security guard or a delivery worker, is incorrect.
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Grammar guides
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