gaai3 sung3解送
Jyutpinggaai3 sung3
Yalegaai sung
Definition
To send or escort under guard.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal or legal process of transferring a person in custody from one location to another, usually under police escort. It carries a heavy, official tone that is rarely used in casual conversation outside of news reports or legal contexts. Unlike simple verbs for transport, it implies a lack of freedom for the person being moved.
Examples
The police have already sent the suspect to court under guard.
Related words
Common phrases
escorted to court
escorted to a detention center
Common mistake
Do not use this word for simply sending someone somewhere or giving someone a ride, as it implies legal custody and official escort. Using it for a friend or family member would sound extremely bizarre and overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
