zi6 gung1自供
Jyutpingzi6 gung1
Yalejih gūng
Definition
To confess; to make a confession.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or legal contexts, such as police investigations or court proceedings. While it means to confess, it carries a heavy, serious weight compared to casual admissions of guilt. It is rarely used in everyday social situations unless one is being dramatic or humorous about a minor mistake.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 認罪, which specifically means to plead guilty in a legal sense. While they overlap, 自供 emphasizes the act of providing a statement or confession, whereas 認罪 focuses on the formal acceptance of legal responsibility.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
