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Yalemàhn tyùhn
Definition
Militia; a civil corps or paramilitary force organized by a local community for self-defense.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to historical or localized community defense groups rather than modern police or military forces. It carries a strong connotation of grassroots self-protection, often associated with rural areas or historical times before centralized law enforcement was fully established.
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Villages used to form militia groups to prevent theft.
Do you know who is responsible for managing this militia?
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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.
