sau2 san1搜身

Jyutpingsau2 san1

Yalesáu sān

動詞Rare

Definition

To conduct a body search, usually performed by law enforcement or security personnel.

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How it's used

This term is strictly reserved for formal or official contexts involving security, law enforcement, or customs procedures. It implies a sense of authority and is not used for casual situations like checking a friend's pockets for a lost item. Using it outside of these professional settings can sound overly aggressive or accusatory.

Examples

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊go3個jau5有kyun4權sau2搜san1身㗎？

Do you know who has the authority to conduct a body search?

Common phrases

ceoi4除saam1衫sau2搜san1身

to conduct a strip search

keoi5拒zyut6絕sau2搜san1身

to refuse a body search

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 搜查, which is a broader term for searching a place or a premise. 搜身 specifically focuses on the physical body and personal belongings carried on a person.