sang1 lik6 gwan1生力軍生力军

Jyutpingsang1 lik6 gwan1

Yalesāng lihk gwān

名詞

Definition

Fresh troops; newly added forces that bring positive impact and vitality to a team or industry.

literaryfresh troops; new reinforcements
figurativepromising newcomers; fresh blood added to a team or organization

colloquialpeoplework

How it's used

Originally referring to military reinforcements, this term is now widely used in professional and social contexts to describe energetic newcomers who bring vitality to a team. It carries a positive connotation of capability and potential, rather than just being a novice or beginner. Use it when you want to emphasize that the new arrivals are actually making a tangible, beneficial difference.

Measure word

baan1班bān

Examples

le1呢baan1班sang1生lik6力gwan1軍gaa1加jap6入zi1之hau6後，sing4成go3個bou6部mun4門dou1都sing2醒san4神saai3晒。

After this group of new recruits joined, the whole department feels much more energetic.

gung1公si1司gam1今nin4年ceng2請zo2咗hou2好do1多sang1生lik6力gwan1軍，hei1希mong6望ho2可ji5以daai3帶lai4嚟san1新hei3氣zoeng6象。

The company hired many new talents this year, hoping they can bring a fresh atmosphere.

Common phrases

zyu3注jap6入sang1生lik6力gwan1軍

inject fresh blood or new forces

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe someone who is inexperienced or incompetent, as the term implies the person is a valuable asset or a strong addition to the group.