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Definition
To imprison, detain, or lock up a criminal.
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How it's used
Use this term primarily in formal, legal, or news contexts when describing the act of detaining someone. In everyday casual speech, people prefer using the verb 韞 or the phrase 鎖住 to describe keeping someone in a confined space. It carries a heavy, serious tone that is rarely used in lighthearted conversation.
Examples
He broke the law and is currently being jailed.
Will the police jail the suspect here?
Related words
Common phrases
long-term imprisonment
illegal detention
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe being stuck in a room or a crowded place, as it specifically implies legal detention or imprisonment. For being physically trapped or locked in a room, use 韞住 instead.
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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.
