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Definition
A solicitor or lawyer.
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How it's used
Refers to a lawyer in a slightly old fashioned or jocular way. It originates from the historical term for legal advocates in the Qing dynasty, who were often viewed with a mix of respect and suspicion. Using this term today can sound a bit cheeky or informal compared to the standard 律師.
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He hired a lawyer to help with the lawsuit.
Do you know any good lawyers?
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Common mistake
Do not use this in a formal legal document or when addressing a lawyer directly in a professional setting, as it can sound disrespectful or overly casual.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
