|
|
![]()
|
|
便衣
|
||
|
civilian clothes, civvies; plain clothes; plainclothesman; plain clothes detective Level: 3 This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |
||
| 便衣 | ||
|
This word has been viewed 2095 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by bybell on 28th Mar 2006 05:52 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008 19:03 |
||
|
||
|
Learn Chinese | Learn Chinese in China | Learn Mandarin in China | Chinese School | Chinese course in London |
||
Characters in this word:便 bin6 pin4 - convenient; ordinary; cheap衣 ji1 ji3 - clothing; garment; coating 3 compounds containing this word:便衣刑警 - plain-clothes man便衣警察 - plain-clothes policeman Common Formations: 便衣人員 - plain-clothes officer |
||
: the Cantonese pronunciation of the word in jyutping.
Also, CantoDict uses a unique "asterisk (*)" convention, to show readings such as jyu4*2. For more information please see CantoDict Tone Conventions.
: the Mandarin pronunciation of the word in pinyin (only if present).