hat6 zi2 mou5 hei3核子武器
Jyutpinghat6 zi2 mou5 hei3
Yalehaht jí móuh hei
Definition
Nuclear weapon
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How it's used
While 核子武器 is the formal and complete term, it is rarely used in casual conversation because it sounds overly academic or journalistic. Most people prefer the shortened form 核武 when discussing news or geopolitical topics. Using the full term can make you sound like you are reading from a textbook or a formal government report.
Measure word
zung3種jungExamples
The power of nuclear weapons is really immense.
Do you know which countries possess nuclear weapons?
Related words
Common phrases
develop nuclear weapons
nuclear weapon proliferation
Common mistake
Learners often use the full term in everyday chat where it feels stiff and unnatural, similar to saying 'automobile' instead of 'car' in English. Stick to 核武 for almost all spoken contexts.
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Grammar guides
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