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Jyutpingjat1 dang2 bing1
Yaleyāt dáng bīng

Definition

Private first class; a military rank.

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How it's used

This term is strictly used in military contexts to denote a specific rank. It is a formal title that does not appear in everyday civilian life, so it is rarely heard outside of discussions about armed forces or historical military service.

Measure word

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Examples

He has been a private first class for a long time.
Have you been promoted to private first class?

Common phrases

promoted to private first class

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