jyun4 on3懸案悬案
Jyutpingjyun4 on3
Yaleyùhn on
Definition
An unsolved criminal case, or an unsettled mystery.
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How it's used
While often used for criminal investigations, this term frequently describes metaphorical loose ends or long-standing problems that have been left hanging. It carries a sense of frustration or lingering uncertainty because the truth remains hidden or the resolution is indefinitely delayed.
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zung1宗jūngExamples
This missing person case is still an unsolved mystery even now.
What other outstanding issues do you still have left to deal with?
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Common phrases
historical cold case
to become an unsolved case
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 疑案, which specifically implies a case where the facts are suspicious or disputed. 懸案 emphasizes the lack of a conclusion rather than the presence of suspicion.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
