leot6 si1律師律师
Jyutpingleot6 si1
Yaleleuht sī
Definition
Lawyer; attorney.
neutralworkpeople
How it's used
Hong Kong follows a split legal profession, distinguishing between solicitors and barristers. Solicitors handle the day to day legal work and client interaction, while barristers are typically instructed by solicitors to represent clients in higher courts. You will often hear people refer to them specifically as 事務律師 and 大律師 to clarify which role they are talking about.
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He hired a lawyer to help with the lawsuit.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse the general term 律師 with the specific role of a barrister. If you just say 律師, it is usually assumed you mean a solicitor, so use 大律師 if you specifically mean a barrister who wears a wig and gown in court.
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