zeoi6罪
Jyutpingzeoi6
Yalejeuih
Definition
Crime, guilt, or sin.
- crime; illegal act
- guilt; blame; sin
neutralother
How it's used
Refers primarily to legal or moral wrongdoing. It is frequently used in the phrase 認罪 to mean admitting guilt or pleading guilty in a court setting. When discussing specific acts, it often pairs with verbs like 犯 or 抵觸 to describe the act of breaking the law.
Measure word
zung1宗jūngExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 錯, which refers to a mistake or error. Using 罪 for a minor social blunder or a simple mistake sounds overly dramatic and legally heavy.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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