gung1 sam2公審公审
Jyutpinggung1 sam2
Yalegūng sám
Definition
To be publicly judged; to have the public decide the rights and wrongs of an event.
colloquialcommunicationpeople
How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation, implying a trial by social media where the accused is often denied a fair hearing. It describes the phenomenon where public opinion acts as both judge and jury, frequently leading to harassment or doxxing. The term is almost exclusively used in the context of online behavior.
Examples
He did something wrong and was judged by netizens.
Don't judge others publicly so easily.
Related words
Common phrases
online public shaming
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a formal legal trial, as it specifically refers to informal, often aggressive, public shaming rather than a judicial process.
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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.
