cyun4 piu3傳票传票
Jyutpingcyun4 piu3
Yalechyùhn piu
Definition
Summons; a legal document issued by a competent authority, usually a court, requiring the recipient to attend a hearing.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal legal or administrative notifications that carry mandatory attendance requirements. It is distinct from a general letter or notice because it implies a potential penalty for non compliance. People often use it in the context of traffic violations or court appearances.
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He received a summons and has to go to court next month.
Did you receive a summons to explain why you violated the rules?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a parking ticket or a fine notice, which are often called 告票. While both involve legal consequences, a 傳票 is specifically a summons to appear, whereas a 告票 is a penalty notice for a fine.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
