sip3 jim4涉嫌
Jyutpingsip3 jim4
Yalesip yìhm
Definition
To be suspected of being involved in a crime.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal contexts like news reports, police statements, or legal proceedings. It functions as a legal safeguard to avoid defamation before a court has reached a verdict. In casual conversation, people usually prefer descriptive phrases like 俾人懷疑做咗某樣嘢.
Examples
That person was arrested by the police for suspected theft.
He is suspected of money laundering and has to go to court now.
Related words
Common phrases
suspected of committing a crime
suspected of fraud
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual gossip or everyday conversation as it sounds overly stiff and journalistic. It is not a verb that describes a person's state of mind but rather a formal status assigned by authorities or media.
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