zok3 gung1作供
Jyutpingzok3 gung1
Yalejok gūng
Definition
To testify, give evidence, or provide a statement in a legal context.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of providing formal evidence or testimony in a legal setting. It is almost exclusively used in the context of court proceedings or police investigations. Unlike general verbs for speaking, it carries a heavy weight of legal responsibility and truthfulness.
Examples
He has to go to court to testify tomorrow.
Do you remember how you testified at the time?
Related words
Common phrases
appear in court to testify
refuse to testify
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general storytelling or giving an account of events, as it implies a formal legal process. Using it in casual conversation to mean simply telling a story will sound bizarre and overly dramatic.
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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.
