sat6 daan2實彈实弹
Jyutpingsat6 daan2
Yalesaht dáan
Definition
Live ammunition; real bullets with lethal force.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to ammunition that is lethal and functional, as opposed to training rounds or blanks. It is most frequently encountered in news reports or discussions regarding police operations and military exercises. The term carries a serious, often tense tone due to the inherent danger associated with the object.
Examples
The police are using live ammunition this time.
Are they really going to fire live rounds?
Related words
Common phrases
fully armed with live ammunition
to fire live rounds
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 空包彈, which refers to blank cartridges that contain gunpowder but no projectile. Using 實彈 implies the presence of a bullet capable of causing physical harm.
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