zeoi1 gau3 zaak3 jam6追究責任追究责任
Jyutpingzeoi1 gau3 zaak3 jam6
Yalejēui gau jaak yahm
Definition
To hold someone accountable, investigate liability, and assign responsibility for an action or incident.
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How it's used
This phrase is formal and carries a serious, authoritative tone often found in legal, corporate, or disciplinary contexts. It implies a deliberate process of identifying who is at fault rather than just assigning blame casually. It is rarely used in casual conversation between friends unless the speaker is being intentionally stern or dramatic.
Examples
Something went wrong this time, the company must hold someone accountable.
Do you think you can avoid accountability just by shifting the blame?
Related words
Common phrases
to strictly hold accountable
to pursue legal liability
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with simple blame, but it specifically refers to the formal process of investigation and legal or administrative follow-up. Do not use it for minor, everyday mistakes like spilling a drink or being five minutes late.
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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.
