zeoi1 bing1追兵
Jyutpingzeoi1 bing1
Yalejēui bīng
Definition
Pursuing troops; enemy soldiers giving chase.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of historical dramas or action stories involving military or martial arts settings. It carries a sense of urgency and danger, often appearing in scenes where characters are fleeing for their lives. Outside of these narrative contexts, it is rarely used in daily life.
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baan1班bānExamples
There are pursuing troops behind us, hurry up and go!
Have you guys seen any pursuing troops?
Related words
Common phrases
shake off the pursuing troops
the pursuing troops arrive
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
