gaam1 faan2監犯监犯
Jyutpinggaam1 faan2
Yalegāam fáan
Definition
Prisoner; convict; inmate locked up in a prison.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone currently serving time in a correctional facility. It carries a slightly more informal or descriptive tone compared to the more formal term 囚犯. It is often used in casual conversation to describe someone who has been incarcerated or to refer to the status of being a prisoner.
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That prisoner will be released from jail very soon.
Why are you dressing up as a prisoner?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe someone who has already finished their sentence, as it implies the person is currently in custody. For someone who has been released, use 更生人士 instead.
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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.
