teoi3 ting4退庭
Jyutpingteoi3 ting4
Yaleteui tìhng
Definition
To adjourn a court session or for a court hearing to end.
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How it's used
Used primarily in legal contexts, this term specifically refers to the judge or the court panel leaving the courtroom to deliberate or end the day's proceedings. It carries a formal weight and is typically heard in news reports or courtroom settings rather than casual conversation. Unlike general words for leaving, it implies a specific procedural pause in a trial.
Examples
The judge announced the adjournment of the court, to continue tomorrow.
The trial is halfway through, why did they suddenly adjourn?
Related words
Common phrases
the judge adjourns the court
to announce an adjournment
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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.
