jung5 mou5勇武

Jyutpingjung5 mou5

Yaleyúhng móuh

名詞

Definition

Brave and proactive, particularly willing to take radical measures, including the use of force.

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How it's used

Originally a literary term describing martial prowess, this word has evolved in contemporary Hong Kong to specifically describe protesters who adopt confrontational or militant tactics. It carries a strong political connotation and is rarely used in its traditional sense of general bravery in everyday life. Use it carefully as it signals a specific stance towards social movements.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋go2嗰zan6陣si4時hou2好jung5勇mou5武，cung1衝dak1得hou2好cin4前。

They were very brave and militant back then, charging right to the front.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得le1呢zung3種jung5勇mou5武kong3抗zang1爭fong1方sik1式jau5有haau6效me1咩？

Do you think this kind of militant protest method is effective?

Common phrases

jung5勇mou5武paai3派

militant faction

jung5勇mou5武kong3抗zang1爭

militant protest

Common mistake

Do not use this word to describe someone who is simply brave or courageous in a general sense, such as a firefighter or a hero. Using it in those contexts will sound confusing or politically charged.