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Definition
Platoon leader; a military rank and officer in charge of a platoon.
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How it's used
This term is used exclusively in military contexts and is a direct translation of the rank. Unlike some other ranks that might be used metaphorically in slang, this term remains strictly tied to its formal military role.
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Common phrases
to serve as a platoon leader
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
