zoi6 on3在案
Jyutpingzoi6 on3
Yalejoih on
Definition
On record; recorded in a file or case document.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal, legal, or administrative contexts to describe official documentation of an event or complaint. It implies a sense of permanence and accountability, suggesting that the information is now part of an official file that can be referenced later. While it sounds formal, it is frequently used in everyday speech when discussing interactions with authorities or formal agreements.
Examples
This matter has already been put on record.
Have you reported it to the police? Did the police put it on record?
Related words
Common phrases
to put on record
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings to mean simply remembering something or writing a note to oneself, as it specifically carries the weight of official or institutional record keeping.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
