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Definition
Military police; a special military unit responsible for enforcing law, maintaining order, and security tasks.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the military branch responsible for policing other military personnel and protecting key government installations. Unlike civilian police, their jurisdiction is strictly tied to military law and order. It is a formal term that carries a sense of authority and strict discipline.
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He used to be a military policeman in the army.
There are military police stationed there, don't just walk in.
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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.
