zyu1 lap1朱粒
Jyutpingzyu1 lap1
Yalejyū lāp
Definition
Probationary inspector in the Hong Kong Police Force, named after the single star on their shoulder badge.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the rank of Probationary Inspector in the Hong Kong Police Force, identified by the single pip on their shoulder strap. The term is professional jargon used within the force and by the public to identify this specific entry-level officer rank. It carries a sense of seniority status, distinguishing them from rank-and-file officers.
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go3個goExamples
He just graduated and is now a probationary inspector.
That probationary inspector is very young and works very hard.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the rank of Inspector, which is commonly referred to as 兩粒, as they wear two pips.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
