jung4 zong1戎裝戎装
Jyutpingjung4 zong1
Yaleyùhng jōng
Definition
Military uniform.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal or ceremonial military attire rather than standard combat gear. It carries a slightly literary or dramatic tone compared to the common term 軍裝, often used to describe someone looking particularly sharp or heroic in uniform.
Measure word
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He is wearing a military uniform and looks very imposing.
Related words
Common phrases
in full military uniform
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual or modern contexts where 軍裝 is the standard term, as it can sound overly theatrical or archaic in everyday conversation.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
