tin1 dei6 sin3天地線天地线
Jyutpingtin1 dei6 sin3
Yaletīn deih sin
Definition
Sam Browne belt; a police uniform belt consisting of a waist belt and a diagonal cross-strap over the right shoulder.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the cross-belt component of the Sam Browne belt worn by Hong Kong police officers in the past. It is a highly nostalgic term, as the design was phased out when the force transitioned to a more modern, tactical-style uniform. The term is now mostly used by older generations or those interested in the history of local law enforcement.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The Sam Browne belt on the old police uniform looked very sharp.
Do you know why the current uniform no longer has the Sam Browne belt?
Related words
Common phrases
to fasten the Sam Browne belt
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
