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Definition
To shoot guns for recreation; target shooting.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used for recreational shooting at a range rather than military or police training. It carries a casual, hobbyist tone despite the serious nature of the activity. It is common to hear it used when discussing weekend activities or sports interests.
Examples
Do you go target shooting when you have free time?
He really enjoys going target shooting.
Related words
Common phrases
to go target shooting
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe actual combat or criminal activity, as it is strictly reserved for the sport of target practice. Using it in a violent context would be highly inappropriate and confusing.
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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.
