kong3 bin6抗辯抗辩
Jyutpingkong3 bin6
Yalekong bihn
Definition
To raise a defense; to present arguments or evidence against an accusation in a legal context.
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How it's used
This is a formal legal term specifically used in the context of court proceedings. It implies a structured argument or a formal rebuttal against an accusation rather than just a casual disagreement. You will mostly hear it in news reports or legal dramas.
Examples
He raised a defence in court, saying he didn't do it.
How do you plan to raise a defence?
Related words
Common phrases
grounds for defence
to enter a plea or raise a defence
Common mistake
Do not use this for everyday arguments or disagreements between friends, as it sounds overly stiff and legalistic. Use 拗 or 反駁 for casual situations instead.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
