aat3 sung3押送
Jyutpingaat3 sung3
Yaleaat sung
Definition
To escort or send goods or criminals under guard from one place to another.
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How it's used
Focuses on the security and supervision aspect of transport, implying that the item or person being moved is of high value or high risk. It is almost exclusively used in formal, legal, or professional security contexts rather than casual conversation. You would rarely use this to describe someone simply walking with a friend to keep them safe.
Examples
The police are escorting the prisoner to court.
This vehicle is responsible for escorting valuable goods.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 陪同, which simply means to accompany someone. 押送 carries a strong sense of authority, control, and potential danger that 陪同 lacks.
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Grammar guides
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