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Definition
Police Inspector; a Hong Kong police slang term based on the two pips on the shoulder badge.
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How it's used
This term is specific police slang used to refer to an Inspector, derived from the two pips on their shoulder rank insignia. While it is widely understood in Hong Kong, it is strictly informal and should not be used when addressing an officer directly or in any official context. Using it in front of police officers might be perceived as disrespectful or overly casual.
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That inspector is very young, he just got promoted.
Remember to salute when you see the inspector.
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Common phrases
Senior Inspector
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the rank of Sergeant, which is often referred to as 雞仔餅 due to the shape of the insignia. Using the wrong slang for a rank can be seen as unprofessional or ignorant of police hierarchy.
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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.
