zin3 dei6戰地战地
Jyutpingzin3 dei6
Yalejin deih
Definition
Battlefield; a place where a battle is fought.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical location where combat occurs, often carrying a sense of danger or historical significance. While it can refer to a literal active war zone, it is frequently used in professional contexts like journalism to describe the environment of a reporter.
Examples
He has been a war correspondent for many years.
This place used to be a battlefield, it is very dangerous.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe competitive games or sports, as it is strictly reserved for actual military conflict. Use 戰場 if you want a more general term for a battleground, whether literal or metaphorical.
Grammar color guide
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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.
