sei2 gwong1 coeng1死光槍死光枪
Jyutpingsei2 gwong1 coeng1
Yaleséi gwōng chēung
Definition
Ray gun, blaster, or phaser.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used to describe toy laser guns or sci-fi weaponry found in children's play. It carries a nostalgic, retro-futuristic feel, often associated with plastic toys from the eighties and nineties rather than modern high-tech gadgets. It is rarely used in serious contexts to describe actual military technology.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
He is playing very happily with his phaser toy.
Where did you buy your phaser?
Related words
Common phrases
a phaser
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe real-life laser pointers or actual laser weapons, as it sounds inherently like a toy or a cartoon prop. Using it for professional equipment will make you sound like you are speaking in a childish or overly dramatic manner.
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Grammar guides
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