Definition
黑枪 is a compound noun with two distinct meanings: 1) a shot fired from a concealed position (often a sniper shot), and 2) an illegal or unregistered firearm, especially one used in criminal activities. The 黑 character here carries the sense of 'hidden, illegal, or shady', while 枪 means 'gun'.
n.
sniper shot (a shot fired from a concealed position)illegal gununregistered firearm
Examples
- 黑枪，。Zhàndòu zhōng yǒu rén fàng hēi qiāng, shéi yě bù quèdìng cóng nǎr dǎ lái de.During the battle, someone fired a sniper shot, and no one was sure where it came from.
- 黑枪。Tā yīnwèi fànmài hēi qiāng bèi pànchǔ le wǔ nián yǒuqí túxíng.He was sentenced to five years in prison for trafficking illegal guns.
- 黑枪。Jǐngfāng zài jiāoqū fāxiàn le yí gè cángnì hēi qiāng de wōdiǎn.The police discovered a hideout for stashing illegal firearms in the suburbs.
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