on3 gin2案件
Jyutpingon3 gin2
Yaleon gín
Definition
A legal case; a lawsuit or criminal matter under investigation.
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How it's used
Refers to a specific legal or police case, carrying a formal tone often heard in news reports or crime dramas. While it translates to lawsuit in some contexts, it is more broadly used for any criminal or civil matter under investigation. Use 宗 or 單 as the classifier depending on the scale and formality of the incident.
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daan1單dānExamples
The police have already taken over the investigation of this case.
Do you know where this case happened?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it for casual disagreements or personal arguments, as it implies a formal legal or police involvement. For everyday disputes, use 爭執 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
