haai6 gip3械劫
Jyutpinghaai6 gip3
Yalehaaih gip
Definition
Armed robbery; to commit a robbery using weapons, typically firearms.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal contexts like news reports or police statements rather than casual conversation. It specifically implies the presence of a weapon, distinguishing it from general theft or robbery. When discussing the event in a non-formal setting, people often use the more general term 搶劫.
Examples
That jewelry shop had an armed robbery last night.
The news reported that an armed robbery case has occurred.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe simple pickpocketing or snatch theft where no weapon is involved. It is a serious legal term that carries a heavy connotation of violence and danger.
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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.
