jan4 juk6 zaa3 daan2人肉炸彈人肉炸弹
Jyutpingjan4 juk6 zaa3 daan2
Yaleyàhn yuhk ja dáan
Definition
Suicide bomber; a person who straps a bomb to themselves.
neutralother
How it's used
This term is used exclusively in the context of news reports or political discussions regarding terrorism. It carries a very heavy and serious tone, so it is never used in casual conversation or as a joke. It functions as a noun phrase referring to the person or the act itself.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The news said a suicide bombing happened there.
Why would they want to become suicide bombers?
Related words
Common phrases
suicide bombing attack
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 炸彈人, which is often used in gaming or slang to describe someone who ruins a situation or causes chaos, rather than someone carrying explosives.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
