fu2 zyu2苦主
Jyutpingfu2 zyu2
Yalefú jyú
Definition
Victim; the casualty of an incident or crime.
colloquialpeoplemoney
How it's used
Focuses specifically on people who have suffered a loss, usually financial or legal, rather than physical harm. It is frequently used in news reports or formal complaints to describe a group of people collectively affected by a single incident, such as a business bankruptcy or a scam. Unlike the more general term 受害者, this word carries a stronger implication of seeking redress or compensation.
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go3個goExamples
Many victims of that scam reported it to the police.
Related words
Common phrases
victims' alliance
victims' representative
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe victims of violent crimes or accidents, as it sounds overly bureaucratic and detached in those contexts. It is strictly reserved for situations involving loss of assets or rights.
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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.
