jyun4 sou3 jan4原訴人原诉人
Jyutpingjyun4 sou3 jan4
Yaleyùhn sou yàhn
Definition
Plaintiff; the party who initiates a lawsuit.
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How it's used
This term is strictly confined to legal contexts and formal proceedings. It is the standard way to refer to the party initiating a lawsuit in civil cases. Unlike everyday speech, it carries a sense of professional distance and is rarely used outside of courtroom settings or legal documents.
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The plaintiff did not go to court today.
Related words
Common phrases
plaintiff's representative
the plaintiff's side
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for people who complain, such as 投訴人, but 原訴人 specifically refers to the legal claimant in a civil action.
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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.
