cung4 faan6從犯从犯
Jyutpingcung4 faan6
Yalechùhng faahn
Definition
Accomplice; an accessory to a crime who is not the principal offender.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in legal or formal contexts to describe someone who assists in a crime but is not the primary perpetrator. While it sounds formal, it is the standard way to distinguish a secondary participant from the main offender in news reports or courtroom discussions. It carries a specific weight of legal accountability that distinguishes it from more casual terms for helping someone do something wrong.
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He is only an accomplice, he shouldn't have to serve such a long sentence.
After the police caught the main culprit, did they catch any accomplices too?
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Common phrases
charged as an accomplice
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is just a friend or a bystander, as it carries a strong implication of criminal involvement. It is strictly a legalistic term and sounds unnatural if used to describe minor social transgressions.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
