fuk6 jing4服刑
Jyutpingfuk6 jing4
Yalefuhk yìhng
Definition
To serve a prison sentence or undergo capital punishment.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the period spent in custody as a legal penalty. While formal in tone, it is the standard term used in news reports and legal discussions to describe the act of fulfilling a prison term. It carries a more serious and clinical weight compared to the colloquial expression 坐監.
Examples
He has been serving his sentence in there for many years.
Do you know how long he has to serve his sentence?
Related words
Common phrases
during the period of serving a sentence
to finish serving a sentence
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation about everyday life, as it sounds overly formal or bureaucratic. It is strictly reserved for legal or criminal contexts.
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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.
