sing3 sou3勝訴胜诉
Jyutpingsing3 sou3
Yalesing sou
Definition
To win a lawsuit or a court battle.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal contexts like news reports, legal documents, or serious discussions about court cases. In everyday casual conversation, native speakers almost exclusively use the phrase 打贏官司 instead. Using this term in a relaxed setting sounds overly stiff or like you are reading from a newspaper.
Examples
They finally won the lawsuit, I am really happy.
How likely do you think he is to win the lawsuit this time?
Related words
Common phrases
to celebrate winning a lawsuit
to successfully win a lawsuit
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual contexts where 打贏官司 is much more natural. It is a verb that specifically refers to legal outcomes, so do not use it for general competitions or games where 贏 or 勝出 is appropriate.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
