lyun4 deoi6聯隊联队
Jyutpinglyun4 deoi6
Yalelyùhn deuih
Definition
An air force wing or group; a military aviation unit typically comprising several groups.
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How it's used
This term is strictly limited to military organizational structures, specifically within air forces. It describes a large formation that sits above a squadron or group, making it a highly technical term rather than a general word for a group of people.
Measure word
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That wing has an exercise today.
Do you know which wing is responsible for this mission?
Related words
Common phrases
Air force wing
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general group terms like 隊 or 組, but using it outside of a military context sounds extremely unnatural and overly formal.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
