jat1 nap1 faa1一粒花
Jyutpingjat1 nap1 faa1
Yaleyāt nāp fā
Definition
Probationary police inspector; named after the single pip on the shoulder badge.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the single pip worn on the shoulder epaulette of a probationary inspector in the Hong Kong Police Force. It is professional jargon used within the force and by those familiar with police ranks. Using it outside of these contexts might sound overly specific or like you are trying to sound like an insider.
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He just graduated and is now a probationary inspector.
How should you salute a probationary inspector when you see one?
Related words
Common phrases
promoted to probationary inspector
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with rank titles that use different symbols, such as two pips for a full inspector, which is often called 兩粒花.
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Grammar guides
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