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Definition
To track down and arrest criminals.
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How it's used
Focuses heavily on the investigative process leading to an arrest, often used in formal news reports or police procedural contexts. While it implies tracking, it carries a stronger sense of official duty compared to casual verbs like 搵. It is rarely used in everyday casual conversation unless discussing crime news or detective stories.
Examples
The police have been tracking down the wanted criminal for a long time.
Do you know who is responsible for investigating and arresting the culprit in this case?
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Common mistake
Do not use this for finding lost objects or people in a casual sense, as it specifically implies a criminal investigation. Use 搵 for general searching.
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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.
