gip3 on3劫案
Jyutpinggip3 on3
Yalegip on
Definition
Robbery case; an incident or case of robbery.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the legal or news reporting aspect of a crime involving theft by force. While people might use 搶嘢 to describe the act of being robbed, 劫案 is reserved for formal discussions or police reports regarding the incident itself.
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daan1單dānExamples
There have been a few robberies in the neighborhood lately.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe the act of robbing someone, as it refers to the case or the event itself rather than the verb. Use 搶劫 for the action of robbing.
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Grammar guides
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