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Definition
The occurrence of a crime; used to describe when or where a case took place.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively restricted to formal contexts like news reports, police statements, or legal proceedings. It functions as a compound noun modifier rather than a standalone verb in natural speech. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless someone is mimicking the tone of a crime drama or a formal report.
Examples
Where was he when the crime happened?
The police have identified the crime scene.
Related words
Common phrases
crime scene
details of the crime
the day of the crime
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a general verb for things happening. It specifically refers to the occurrence of a criminal act or incident under investigation, not just any event or accident.
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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.
