hung1 zaap6空襲空袭
Jyutpinghung1 zaap6
Yalehūng jaahp
Definition
To conduct an air raid or air attack.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in historical or military contexts rather than daily life. It functions as both a verb and a noun, often appearing in news reports or discussions about wartime experiences. When used as a noun, it frequently pairs with verbs like 發生 or 經歷 to describe the event.
Examples
Back then there were air raids all the time.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
