caa1 cyu4差廚差厨
Jyutpingcaa1 cyu4
Yalechā chyùh
Definition
To charge or prosecute, or a criminal charge; can also mean to be in charge.
- slangto charge or prosecute; a criminal charge
- slangto be in charge
colloquialother
How it's used
This term originates from the English word charge and is specifically used in the context of legal proceedings or police action. It is highly colloquial and mostly heard in casual conversation rather than formal news or legal reports. It functions as a verb, often paired with 俾人 to indicate being on the receiving end of the action.
Examples
Do you know why he got charged?
Related words
Common phrases
to be charged by someone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the standard Cantonese word 負責, which means to be responsible for something. Using 差廚 to mean being in charge of a project or task is incorrect and will sound like you are saying someone is being prosecuted.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
