zeoi6 hang6罪行
Jyutpingzeoi6 hang6
Yalejeuih hahng
Definition
Crime; criminal behavior or acts that violate the law.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to legal offenses or criminal acts, making it a formal term often found in news reports or legal contexts. It carries a heavier weight than simply breaking a rule, as it implies a violation of the law that warrants state intervention. While it is a noun, it is almost always used in conjunction with verbs like 犯 or 進行 to describe the act of committing a crime.
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zung1宗jūngExamples
He committed a very serious crime and has to go to jail.
The police are investigating this crime and haven't caught anyone yet.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 罪惡, which refers more broadly to the concept of sin, evil, or moral corruption rather than a specific legal violation.
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Grammar guides
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