keoi1 bou6拘捕
Jyutpingkeoi1 bou6
Yalekēui bouh
Definition
To arrest; to apprehend a suspect for investigation or prosecution.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or legal contexts, such as news reports or official police statements. In everyday casual conversation, people are much more likely to use the colloquial phrase 拉人 to describe the act of arresting someone.
Examples
The police arrested the suspect on the street last night.
Were they arrested for suspected theft?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word in casual settings when talking to friends, as it sounds overly clinical and stiff. Using 拉人 is the natural choice for informal speech.
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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.
