sin3 bou3線報线报
Jyutpingsin3 bou3
Yalesin bou
Definition
An informant's tip-off; intelligence or information provided secretly.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the context of criminal investigations or police work. It implies information provided by an informant, often someone within a criminal circle, rather than just a general piece of news or a rumor.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
The police received a tip-off that thieves were hiding here.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general news or gossip. Using it to describe a casual tip about a restaurant or a sale would sound overly dramatic and out of place.
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