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Jyutpingzing1 jeoi6 bou6 deoi2
Yalejīng yeuih bouh déui
Definition
Elite forces; specialized, highly trained military units.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to highly trained, specialized military or tactical units. It carries a strong connotation of professional excellence and superior combat capability. While it can be used metaphorically for non-military groups like elite sales teams, it retains a serious and formal tone.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
They are an elite force, and the mission is very dangerous.
Who is responsible for commanding that elite force?
Related words
Common phrases
to train elite forces
to dispatch elite forces
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Grammar guides
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