ji6 jung5 gwan1義勇軍义勇军
Jyutpingji6 jung5 gwan1
Yaleyih yúhng gwān
Definition
The Royal Hong Kong Regiment (The Volunteers), a local volunteer militia active from 1854 to 1995.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the local volunteer force that served in Hong Kong during the British colonial era. It carries a strong sense of historical identity and local pride, often associated with the defense of the territory during the Second World War. While the full name includes the term royal, locals almost exclusively refer to it by this shortened name.
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deoi2隊déuiExamples
My grandfather used to serve in the Royal Hong Kong Regiment.
Do you know when the Royal Hong Kong Regiment was disbanded?
Common phrases
Royal Hong Kong Regiment
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with modern volunteer groups or non-military charity organizations, as the term specifically denotes this historical military unit.
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