saan3 daan2 coeng1散彈槍散弹枪

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Definition

Shotgun.

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How it's used

While 散彈槍 is the standard term for a shotgun, you will frequently hear gamers and movie fans use the term 噴子, which is a slang borrowing from Mandarin internet culture. The term 鳥槍 is technically accurate for older, smaller-bore hunting weapons but sounds quite dated or literary in modern urban conversation. Stick to 散彈槍 for clarity in any context involving modern firearms or video games.

Measure word

baa2把bá

Examples

daa2打gei1機go2嗰zan6陣nei5你zung1鍾ji3意jung6用saan2散daan2彈coeng1槍ding6定hai6係zeoi1狙gik1擊coeng1槍？

Do you prefer using a shotgun or a sniper rifle when playing games?

keoi5佢ling1拎zyu6住baa2把saan2散daan2彈coeng1槍cung1衝jap6入heoi3去，haak3嚇sei2死jan4人aa4呀。

He rushed in holding a shotgun, it was terrifying.

Common phrases

soeng1雙gun2管saan2散daan2彈coeng1槍

double-barreled shotgun

Common mistake

Do not confuse 散彈 with 閃電, as they sound somewhat similar to non-native speakers. Also, note that while 散彈槍 is the formal name, it is often just referred to as 散彈 in casual gaming contexts.