zan6 dei6陣地阵地
Jyutpingzan6 dei6
Yalejahn deih
Definition
A battle position or stronghold on land fortified with troops and equipment.
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How it's used
Originally a military term for a fortified area, this word is frequently used metaphorically in modern Hong Kong to describe a specific area of focus or a domain of influence. It is common to hear people talk about defending their 陣地 when referring to their professional territory or a niche market they dominate. The term carries a sense of strategic importance and the need for active maintenance or defense against competitors.
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We must hold this position.
Are you guys trying to capture that position?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
