seoi1 bin1 faan6衰邊瓣衰边瓣
Jyutpingseoi1 bin1 faan6
Yalesēui bīn faahn
Definition
A question asked to prisoners about what crime they committed to get locked up.
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How it's used
This expression is specifically rooted in prison slang and carries a gritty, informal tone. It uses 衰 to mean getting into trouble or committing a crime, and 瓣 to refer to a specific category or type of offense. It is almost exclusively used when asking someone about the nature of their criminal conviction.
Examples
You went to jail, what exactly did you get in for?
Related words
Common phrases
got into trouble
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in polite or professional settings, as it implies a criminal background and is highly intrusive. It is strictly limited to conversations about legal trouble or imprisonment.
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Grammar guides
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