tong4 fai3堂費堂费
Jyutpingtong4 fai3
Yaletòhng fai
Definition
Court fees, or tuition fees for attending classes.
- court fees; litigation costs
- tuition fees for attending classes
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How it's used
Primarily refers to legal costs incurred during court proceedings, though it can occasionally be used in academic contexts to refer to tuition fees. In a legal setting, it specifically covers the expenses associated with the litigation process rather than general lawyer fees. It is a formal term that appears in legal documents and news reports regarding court cases.
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bat1筆bātExamples
The judge ruled that the other party must pay the court fees.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general legal fees like lawyer charges. Remember that 堂費 specifically refers to court-related costs, whereas lawyer fees are usually referred to as 律師費.
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