sat1 zyu2失主
Jyutpingsat1 zyu2
Yalesāt jyú
Definition
The original owner of a lost item.
neutralpeopleother
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal contexts like police reports, news broadcasts, or official notices regarding lost property. In casual daily conversation, people often describe the person by the item they lost, such as 唔見銀包嗰個人, rather than using the formal label.
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go3個goExamples
You picked up a wallet, how are you going to find the owner?
The owner has already come to the police station to get the items back.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to refer to someone who has lost a person or a pet, as it specifically denotes the owner of lost physical objects or property.
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Grammar guides
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