ting1 zing3 wui2聽證會听证会
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Yaletīng jing wúi
Definition
A legal hearing; a proceeding where a specialized committee listens to witnesses to determine the truth of a case.
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How it's used
Formal legal proceedings like this are often discussed in news reports or professional settings rather than casual conversation. While the term is standard, it carries a serious tone and usually implies a structured, official environment where testimony is formally recorded. It is distinct from a court trial, as it often focuses on gathering information or specific regulatory issues rather than a final verdict.
Measure word
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Are you required to attend the hearing tomorrow?
Related words
Common phrases
attend a hearing
convene a hearing
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
