sing1 kei4升旗
Jyutpingsing1 kei4
Yalesīng kèih
Definition
To raise or hoist a flag.
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How it's used
This term is most frequently encountered in the context of school assemblies or official government ceremonies. While it functions as a verb, it is very commonly used as a noun modifier in compound words like 升旗禮 or 升旗隊. It carries a formal and patriotic tone, reflecting its specific use in organized public events rather than casual flag-waving.
Examples
I have to go back to school to raise the flag at eight tomorrow morning.
Do you know who is responsible for raising the flag today?
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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.
