jin4 siu1 daan2燃燒彈燃烧弹
Definition
Incendiary bomb or ammunition, including Molotov cocktails, containing flammable mixtures used for arson or combat.
How it's used
This term is specifically used for incendiary devices designed to cause fires rather than explosive blasts. While it covers military-grade incendiary munitions, in a Hong Kong context, it is almost exclusively associated with improvised petrol bombs used during civil unrest. It carries a heavy, serious tone and is frequently encountered in news reports or discussions regarding public order.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 炸彈, which refers to conventional high-explosive bombs intended to cause destruction through blast pressure. Using them interchangeably can lead to significant misunderstandings about the nature of the threat or incident being described.
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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.
