ziu1 jing6招認招认
Jyutpingziu1 jing6
Yalejīu yihng
Definition
To confess to a crime or plead guilty.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or legal contexts, this term carries a weight of official admission that goes beyond simply saying sorry. It implies a formal acknowledgement of guilt that is typically recorded by authorities. While it can appear in news reports, it is also used in casual conversation when discussing someone who has finally admitted to a wrongdoing after being pressed.
Examples
He finally confessed to the theft.
Did the police ask if he was willing to confess?
Related words
Common phrases
to confess to a crime
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 認錯, which is a general admission of a mistake or error. 招認 specifically refers to admitting to a crime or a serious offense, making it much more severe in tone.
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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.
