gwan1 fo2軍火军火
Jyutpinggwan1 fo2
Yalegwān fó
Definition
Munitions, arms, and modern weaponry such as guns, cannons, and ammunition.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to modern weaponry like firearms, explosives, and ammunition rather than ancient swords or spears. It is frequently used in news reports or crime dramas to describe illegal trafficking or large scale military procurement.
Examples
They were arrested for smuggling arms.
This arms deal involves a lot of money.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 武器, which is a general term for any weapon including knives or sticks. 軍火 implies industrial scale military hardware.
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Grammar guides
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