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Jyutpingjing4 ging2
Yaleyìhng gíng
Definition
Criminal police; a police officer specializing in criminal cases.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to officers tasked with investigating serious crimes rather than general patrol duties. While the term is widely understood, in casual conversation people often just use 差人 to refer to any police officer regardless of their specific department.
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Is that case being handled by the criminal investigation police?
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Common phrases
criminal investigation unit
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Grammar guides
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