jung6 bing1用兵
Jyutpingjung6 bing1
Yaleyuhng bīng
Definition
To deploy, direct, or use military troops; to resort to arms.
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How it's used
Carries a formal or literary weight, often appearing in historical contexts or serious political discussions rather than casual conversation. It functions as a verb phrase meaning to deploy military force, distinct from simply having an army. Using it in everyday life might sound overly dramatic or like a line from a period drama.
Examples
They decided to resort to arms to solve the problem.
Who would dare to resort to using troops so casually?
Related words
Common phrases
rashly resort to arms
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply using a tool or object, which would be 用. Using it to describe everyday tasks will sound extremely strange and archaic to native speakers.
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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.
