mou4 jan4 gei1無人機无人机
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Yalemòuh yàhn gēi
Definition
Unmanned aerial vehicle; drone.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to remote controlled aerial devices used for photography or surveillance. While the term is technically a loan translation, it has become the standard way to describe these gadgets in news and daily conversation. It is often used interchangeably with the English loanword drone in casual speech.
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He bought a drone to take photos.
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Grammar guides
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