lau4 daan2流彈流弹
Jyutpinglau4 daan2
Yalelàuh dáan
Definition
Stray bullet; a bullet that has deviated from its original flight path and hit outside the target area.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to projectiles that deviate from their intended target, often implying a chaotic or dangerous situation. While it is a formal term, it is frequently used in news reports and accounts of violent incidents to describe collateral damage caused by gunfire.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
He was lucky not to be hit by a stray bullet.
Did any stray bullets hit passersby during that shootout?
Related words
Common phrases
hit by a stray bullet
stray bullet injuring someone
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
