maa1 bit1孖必
Jyutpingmaa1 bit1
Yalemā bīt
Definition
A system where police officers patrol in pairs.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Originating from the English term "double beat," this term specifically describes the standard police protocol of pairing officers for safety and mutual support. While it is a technical term within the force, it is widely understood by the public due to the frequent sight of officers walking together in uniform. It is rarely used outside the context of law enforcement or security personnel.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe any two people walking together, such as friends or couples. It is strictly reserved for professional patrol duties, typically involving police or security guards.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
