gou1 dang2 faat3 jyun2高等法院
Jyutpinggou1 dang2 faat3 jyun2
Yalegōu dáng faat yún
Definition
The High Court of Hong Kong, consisting of the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the superior court in the Hong Kong legal system that handles serious criminal and civil cases. It is distinct from the District Court, which handles less severe matters, and the Court of Final Appeal. People often refer to it simply as 高院 in casual conversation to save time.
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He has to go to the High Court to attend a hearing tomorrow.
The High Court is over in Admiralty.
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High Court (abbreviation)
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Court of Final Appeal, which is the highest appellate court in the territory. While it is a high-level court, it is not the final authority in the legal hierarchy.
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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.
