kong1 coeng1扛槍扛枪
Jyutpingkong1 coeng1
Yalekōng chēung
Definition
To carry a gun on one's shoulder.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the action of carrying a rifle or long gun on the shoulder, often associated with military training or guard duty. It carries a slightly formal or descriptive tone, as it is not a common action in civilian life. The term is distinct from simply holding a weapon, emphasizing the physical position across the shoulder.
Examples
He had to carry a gun and drill all the time when he was a soldier.
Your posture for carrying the gun doesn't seem very standard.
Related words
Common phrases
to carry a gun for drill
to carry a gun while standing guard
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general terms for holding a weapon like 攞槍, as 扛槍 specifically implies the shoulder-carry position used in marching or standing guard.
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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.
