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Jyutpingbaau1 hei2
Yalebāau héi
Definition
To wrap up a gift, or to charter a vehicle or rent out an entire venue.
- to wrap up an object, especially a gift bought in a shop
- to charter a vehicle or rent out an entire venue for exclusive use
colloquialshoppingdaily actions
How it's used
Beyond the literal act of wrapping a gift, this term is frequently used in business contexts to mean booking an entire venue or chartering a vehicle for private use. It implies securing exclusive access to a space or service, effectively taking it off the market for others. When used for gifts, it often implies a request for professional or decorative wrapping rather than just covering an item.
Examples
This gift is very pretty, please help me wrap it up.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 包底, which refers to guaranteeing a minimum outcome or covering potential losses. Also, note that while it can mean renting a space, it is not used for long term residential leases.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
