jan5 dou6引渡
Jyutpingjan5 dou6
Yaleyáhn douh
Definition
To extradite; the legal process of returning a fugitive from one country to another.
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How it's used
This is a formal legal term that rarely appears in casual daily conversation unless discussing news or politics. It specifically refers to the transfer of a fugitive between jurisdictions, distinguishing it from simple deportation or repatriation. You will almost always hear it paired with the word 協議, as extradition usually requires a pre-existing legal framework between the two territories.
Examples
The police are applying to extradite the suspect back for trial.
Is there an extradition agreement between those two places?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 遣返, which is used for deporting illegal immigrants or sending someone back to their home country regardless of criminal status. 引渡 is strictly for criminal suspects or convicted fugitives.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
