man4 hong4民航
Jyutpingman4 hong4
Yalemàhn hòhng
Definition
Civil aviation; aviation services for private or commercial purposes.
neutraltransport
How it's used
This term is used specifically to distinguish non military aviation activities. It appears frequently in formal contexts like news reports or official announcements regarding airport operations and pilot training. While it is a standard noun, it is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation unless discussing career paths or travel logistics.
Examples
His childhood dream was to be a civil aviation pilot.
This airport mainly handles civil aviation flights.
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Grammar guides
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