zeoi1 cap1追緝追缉
Jyutpingzeoi1 cap1
Yalejēui chāp
Definition
To track down and arrest a criminal; to hunt down a fugitive.
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How it's used
Reserved almost exclusively for formal news reports or police statements, this term carries a serious and urgent tone. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation because it implies an official law enforcement operation rather than just chasing someone down the street. When speaking informally about trying to find or catch someone, people prefer using 搵 or 捉.
Examples
The police are currently hunting down that criminal.
Do you know who the police are hunting down?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in everyday contexts like chasing a friend or a bus, as it sounds overly dramatic and sounds like you are reporting a major crime.
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Grammar guides
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