hung1 saat3 on3兇殺案凶杀案
Jyutpinghung1 saat3 on3
Yalehūng saat on
Definition
Murder case; a criminal case classified by the police as homicide.
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How it's used
This term is used primarily in formal contexts such as news reports, police statements, or legal discussions. While it refers to a serious crime, it is not used in casual conversation to describe general violence or fights. It carries a sense of gravity and official documentation that distinguishes it from more colloquial ways of talking about death or crime.
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daan1單dānExamples
The news reported that a murder case happened there.
Related words
Common phrases
investigate a murder case
solve a murder case
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word to describe any violent fight or argument. It specifically refers to a case involving a death that has been legally classified as murder, so it should not be used for non-fatal incidents.
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