Definition
冷枪 literally means 'cold gun' and refers to a sniper's shot or a surprise gunshot fired from a hidden position. It's a noun describing the act or result of such a shot, not the person who fires it (that would be 狙击手). The word carries a sense of stealth and ambush — it's not used for ordinary gunfire. You'll encounter it in military contexts, war reporting, or figurative language about unexpected attacks.
n.
sniper's shotsurprise gunshot from a concealed position
Examples
- 冷枪，。Dírén duǒ zài àn chù fàng lěng qiāng, wǒmen yídìng yào xiǎoxīn.The enemy is hiding and firing sniper shots — we must be careful.
- 冷枪，。Tā zài xúnluó shí bèi lěng qiāng jīzhòng, shòu le zhòng shāng.He was hit by a sniper's shot while on patrol and was seriously injured.
- ，冷枪。Zhè chǎng zhàndòu zhōng, lěng qiāng bǐ zhèngmiàn jiāohuǒ gèng wēixiǎn.In this battle, sniper shots are more dangerous than direct firefights.
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