zung3 daan2中彈中弹
Jyutpingzung3 daan2
Yalejung dáan
Definition
To be shot with a bullet.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of action movies, crime reports, or dramatic storytelling to describe the physical act of being struck by a projectile. It carries a more serious and literal tone compared to metaphorical uses of being hit by something else. While it specifically refers to bullets, it is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation unless discussing news or fictional narratives.
Examples
The thief was shot and fell into the sea while escaping.
Do you know why he got shot?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being hit by other objects or metaphorical failures, as it is strictly reserved for firearm projectiles. It is a verb phrase, so it cannot be used as a noun to describe the bullet itself.
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Grammar guides
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