zi6 dung6 bou6 coeng1自動步槍自动步枪
Jyutpingzi6 dung6 bou6 coeng1
Yalejih duhng bouh chēung
Definition
Automatic rifle.
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How it's used
Technical terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese in Hong Kong, as they are rarely discussed in everyday casual conversation. While the term is understood by most, it carries a formal or military-specific tone that would sound out of place in a typical social setting unless discussing news, history, or video games. In casual speech, people might simply refer to such items as 槍 if the specific type is already clear from context.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
He looks very impressive holding that automatic rifle.
Do you know where they sell automatic rifles?
Related words
Common phrases
operate an automatic rifle
an automatic rifle
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Grammar guides
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