gim2 geoi2 jan4檢舉人检举人
Jyutpinggim2 geoi2 jan4
Yalegím géui yàhn
Definition
A whistleblower; an informant who reports illegal activity or wrongdoing.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, legal, or administrative contexts rather than casual conversation. While it refers to a whistleblower, it carries a more clinical and procedural tone compared to descriptive phrases like 爆料人. It is frequently encountered in official documents, news reports, or corporate compliance policies regarding misconduct.
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Will the identity of the whistleblower be made public?
Common phrases
protect the whistleblower
anonymous whistleblower
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 爆料人, but 檢舉人 implies a formal reporting process or legal channel, whereas 爆料人 is often used for someone leaking information to the media or public.
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