zung3 coeng1中槍中枪
Jyutpingzung3 coeng1
Yalejung chēung
Definition
To be hit by a bullet; to be shot.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of being hit by a projectile, this term is frequently used metaphorically in social media and casual conversation to describe someone who feels personally attacked or targeted by a general statement. When someone says "中槍" in this context, they are jokingly admitting that a comment hit too close to home or perfectly described their own situation.
Examples
He got shot during the robbery.
Were you injured by a gunshot?
Related words
Common phrases
to die from a gunshot wound
unfortunately shot
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage of 中槍 as a common internet slang for being "trolled" or "roasted" in a way that feels like a direct hit. While Hong Kongers understand this slang, it is primarily used in its literal sense in news or formal reporting.
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