gun1 si1官司
Jyutpinggun1 si1
Yalegūn sī
Definition
Lawsuit; court case; legal proceedings.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the process of legal dispute or litigation rather than the legal system itself. It is almost always paired with the verb 打 to indicate the act of engaging in a lawsuit. The term carries a heavy, serious tone and is typically avoided unless the situation is genuinely escalating to a formal legal battle.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
They have been in a long lawsuit over the inheritance.
Are you really going to take him to court?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with legal terminology like 法律 or 訴訟, which are more formal or academic. Using 官司 in a casual conversation about a minor disagreement can sound overly dramatic or aggressive.
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