ci4 haai6 haang4 gip3持械行劫
Jyutpingci4 haai6 haang4 gip3
Yalechìh haaih hàahng gip
Definition
Armed robbery.
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How it's used
Formal legal and journalistic terminology used to describe crimes involving weapons. While it sounds serious, it is the standard term used in police reports and news broadcasts to classify such incidents accurately. It carries a heavy weight and is never used in casual conversation to describe minor theft or disagreements.
Examples
He was arrested for armed robbery.
The news said there was an armed robbery case there.
Related words
Common phrases
armed robbery case
suspected of armed robbery
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in casual settings as it is strictly reserved for serious criminal contexts. Do not confuse it with general terms for stealing like 偷嘢 or 搶劫, which do not necessarily imply the use of a weapon.
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