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Definition
To be a police officer.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of carrying the police badge or duty gear, which is why it is used as slang for being a police officer. It carries a slightly rough or informal tone, often used when talking about someone's profession in a casual setting. It is not used in formal reports or official communication.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
career as a police officer
Common mistake
Do not use this term in front of police officers or in professional settings, as it is slang and can sound disrespectful or overly casual.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
