jyu4 leoi4魚雷鱼雷
Jyutpingjyu4 leoi4
Yaleyùh lèuih
Definition
Torpedo; a self-propelled underwater weapon designed to destroy targets, launched from ships, submarines, or aircraft.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the underwater weapon system used in naval warfare. It is a technical term that is rarely used outside of military discussions, movies, or video games.
Measure word
mui4枚mùihExamples
The submarine fired a torpedo.
Will this torpedo hit the target?
Related words
Common phrases
fire a torpedo
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 魚蛋, which refers to fish balls, despite both starting with the character 魚.
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