mei5 gwok3 hoi2 gwan1美國海軍美国海军
Jyutpingmei5 gwok3 hoi2 gwan1
Yaleméih gwok hói gwān
Definition
United States Navy
neutralpeopletransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the naval branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is often used in news reports or discussions regarding international military presence in the Pacific region. When speaking about specific personnel, it is common to add a classifier or noun like 人員 to clarify the role.
Examples
He works for the US Navy.
Have you ever seen any US Navy warships?
Related words
Common phrases
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy fleet
Grammar color guide
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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.
