se3赦

Jyutpingse3

Yalese

語素

Definition

To remit a punishment, pardon, or forgive.

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How it's used

This character is almost exclusively found in formal, legal, or religious contexts rather than daily speech. It carries a heavy, authoritative weight, often implying a sovereign power or divine authority granting mercy. You will rarely hear it used in casual conversation unless discussing history or formal justice systems.

Examples

gu2古doi6代wong4皇dai3帝seng4成jat6日dou1都wui6會daai6大se3赦tin1天haa6下。

In ancient times, emperors would often grant a general amnesty.

keoi5佢faan6犯zo2咗gam3咁daai6大ge3嘅co3錯，bin1邊go3個ho2可ji5以se3赦keoi5佢zeoi6罪aa4呀？

He made such a huge mistake, who can pardon his sins?

Common phrases

daai6大se3赦

general amnesty

se3赦min5免

to pardon or remit

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 捨, which means to give up or abandon. While they look similar, 赦 is strictly about legal or moral pardoning, whereas 捨 is about letting go of something.