gung1 ci4供詞供词
Jyutpinggung1 ci4
Yalegūng chìh
Definition
Testimony; a written or oral statement given to an authority, especially in legal proceedings.
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How it's used
This term is strictly formal and confined to legal or investigative contexts. Unlike general statements or accounts, it implies a level of official scrutiny and potential legal consequence. It is almost always paired with the classifier 份 when referring to written documents.
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fan2份fánExamples
The police have obtained his testimony.
Your testimony contradicts what he said.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word for casual storytelling or personal accounts. It is specifically reserved for formal statements provided to authorities like the police or a court.
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