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Definition
A criminal, convict, or prisoner found guilty by a court of law.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who has been convicted or is currently in custody for a crime. It carries a formal and legal tone, often appearing in news reports or crime dramas. When referring to a suspect who has not yet been convicted, 疑犯 is the more accurate term to use.
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The police caught the criminal and took him back to the station.
Has the criminal already confessed to the crime?
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Common mistake
Do not use 犯人 to describe a suspect who is still under investigation, as it implies they have already been found guilty by a court.
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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.
