loeng5 nap1 faa1兩粒花两粒花
Jyutpingloeng5 nap1 faa1
Yaleléungh nāp fā
Definition
A police inspector, whose shoulder badge features two pips or stars.
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How it's used
This term is a common piece of police slang used to refer to the rank of inspector by describing the visual appearance of their shoulder insignia. It is widely understood by the public due to its frequent appearance in Hong Kong crime dramas and films. While it is a colloquial way to identify the rank, it is not used in formal official communications or when addressing an officer directly.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
keoi5 sing1 zo2 zou6 loeng5 nap1 faa1 ji1 gaa1 hou2 mong4 gaa4
佢升咗做兩粒花，依家好忙㗎。
He got promoted to inspector, he is very busy now.
nei5 gin3 dou2 go2 go3 loeng5 nap1 faa1 mei6 aa4
你見到嗰個兩粒花未呀？
Have you seen that inspector yet?
Related words
Common phrases
sing1 loeng5 nap1 faa1
升兩粒花
promoted to inspector
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 一粒花, which refers to the lower rank of probationary inspector or inspector, as the number of pips specifically denotes the seniority within the inspectorate grade.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
