zoeng3 si6將士将士
Jyutpingzoeng3 si6
Yalejeung sih
Definition
Officers and soldiers; military personnel.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to military personnel in a historical or formal context, often evoking imagery of ancient warfare or epic stories. It is rarely used to describe modern soldiers, for whom terms like 軍人 are standard. Using it in casual conversation can sound overly dramatic or literary.
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wai6位waihExamples
These soldiers are very brave and never afraid of fighting.
Do you know how soldiers were trained in ancient times?
Related words
Common phrases
brave soldiers
soldiers fighting with all their might
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to contemporary soldiers or police officers, as it carries a strong sense of historical or epic narrative that makes it sound out of place in modern professional contexts.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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