case
Pronunciation: /kʰei̯⁵⁵ siː³⁵/
“case” is a Chinese word. Its 6 meanings in English:
noun
- case (container; box) (Classifier: 個／个 c)
- case (situation) (Classifier: 個／个 c)
- case (piece of work) (Classifier: 個／个 c)
- case (piece of work) (when associated with a file detailing the case, e.g. applications or reports) (Classifier: 隻／只 c)
- the person or client associated with such case (Classifier: 隻／只 c)
- case (legal proceeding) (Classifier: 單／单 c; 隻／只 c)
Etymology
From English case. Compare Hokkien khè-sìr.
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