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Definition
Bigamy; marrying someone else while still legally married to another person.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the legal act of marrying someone else while still legally married to a current spouse. It carries a strong sense of legal and moral seriousness, as it is a criminal offense in Hong Kong. Unlike casual discussions about infidelity, this term is strictly reserved for the formal act of entering into a second marriage contract.
Examples
He is already married but still committed bigamy, he is really bold.
Do you know that bigamy will lead to imprisonment?
Related words
Common phrases
crime of bigamy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply having an affair or cheating, which are referred to as 偷食 or 出軌. This term strictly applies to the legal status of having two valid marriage registrations simultaneously.
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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.
