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Yalelìhng seun
Definition
A legal hearing or proceeding presided over by an official or judge to hear evidence and make a decision.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal legal or administrative proceedings where evidence or arguments are presented to an authority. It implies a structured, official setting rather than a casual discussion or meeting. Use this term primarily in news, legal contexts, or when discussing court cases.
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ci3次chiExamples
The judge will hold a hearing tomorrow.
Do you know when the hearing is?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual meetings or interviews, as it carries a strong connotation of legal authority and official judgment.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
