zi1 cung5輜重辎重

Jyutpingzi1 cung5

Yalejī chúhng

Definition

Military baggage, equipment, and supply trains.

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How it's used

This term is primarily used in historical or military contexts to describe the logistical supplies and equipment necessary for an army to function. It carries a formal and slightly archaic tone, as it is rarely used in modern daily life outside of historical discussions or strategic analysis. In contemporary speech, people would typically use words like 行李 or 裝備 instead.

Examples

gwan1軍deoi2隊hang4行gwan1軍go2嗰zan6陣jiu3要daai3帶hou2好do1多zi1輜cung5重。

The army has to carry a lot of baggage when marching.

ni1呢di1啲zi1輜cung5重gam3咁cung4重，dim2點joeng2樣bun1搬aa4呀？

This equipment is so heavy, how are we supposed to move it?

Common phrases

zi1輜cung5重ce1車

supply wagon

zi1輜cung5重bou6部deoi2隊

logistics unit

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general term for luggage or personal belongings, but it is strictly reserved for military or expeditionary supplies. Using it to describe your personal suitcase or travel bags will sound highly unnatural and overly dramatic.