saam1 faa1三花
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Definition
Three flowers, or a slang term for an Inspector of the Hong Kong Police Force.
- three flowers
- slangan Inspector of the Hong Kong Police Force, referring to the three pips on their insignia
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How it's used
This term is specific police slang used to refer to the rank of Inspector, derived from the three pips on their shoulder epaulettes. It is used primarily by the public or lower-ranking officers to describe someone of that specific rank. It carries a slightly informal or detached tone compared to using the formal rank title.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term in a formal or professional setting, as it is strictly colloquial slang. It is not a formal title and could be perceived as disrespectful if used directly to the officer's face.
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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.
