gwai1 on3歸案归案
Jyutpinggwai1 on3
Yalegwāi on
Definition
To capture a perpetrator; to be brought to justice.
writtenother
How it's used
Used primarily in formal news reports or police statements to describe the successful apprehension of a suspect. It carries a sense of legal finality and official closure. While it implies being caught, it specifically focuses on the suspect being placed under the authority of the law rather than just the physical act of chasing them.
Examples
The police have finally brought that thief to justice.
The wanted criminal has not been brought to justice yet, everyone be careful.
Related words
Common phrases
to apprehend and bring to justice
Common mistake
Do not use this word in casual conversation to describe catching someone in a game or a minor prank. It is strictly reserved for criminal or legal contexts.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
