hong4 mou5航母
Jyutpinghong4 mou5
Yalehòhng móuh
Definition
Aircraft carrier.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
航母 is a standard abbreviation used in news reports and casual conversation to avoid the four-syllable full name. It functions exactly like the English term carrier, making it sound more natural in fast-paced speech. While it is a military term, it is frequently heard in discussions about international politics or naval power.
Measure word
gaa3架gaExamples
Related words
Common phrases
carrier strike group
domestically produced aircraft carrier
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Grammar guides
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