zin3 lit6 laam6戰列艦战列舰
Jyutpingzin3 lit6 laam6
Yalejin liht laahm
Definition
Battleship; a heavily armed and armored warship.
neutraltransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to the heavy, armored warships that dominated naval warfare in the early 20th century. While technically accurate, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing history or military technology. Most people simply use 戰艦 as a general term for any warship.
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gaa3架gaExamples
He really likes building battleship models.
When will this battleship finally be retired?
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Common phrases
battleship model
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