jung4戎
Jyutpingjung4
Yaleyùhng
Definition
Military, martial, or related to soldiers.
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How it's used
This character is a literary morpheme rather than a standalone word in modern spoken Cantonese. It is almost exclusively found in compound words related to ancient warfare or formal military contexts. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless referencing historical dramas or specific idioms.
Examples
He gave up his writing career to join the military.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 戒, which looks similar but refers to warnings or abstinence. Learners often mistake the two due to the visual similarity of the components.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
