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Definition
To enlist in the armed forces; to join the army.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal contexts or when discussing military service in regions where conscription exists. In Hong Kong, where there is no compulsory military service, it is rarely used in daily life except when referring to foreign military systems or historical events. It carries a serious, formal tone compared to casual ways of describing joining an organization.
Examples
He decided to enlist in the army last year.
Have you thought it through? Do you really want to enlist?
Related words
Common phrases
officially enlist
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with joining a club or a company, but it is strictly reserved for military service. Using it for civilian jobs will sound very strange and overly dramatic.
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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.
