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Definition
Insurance; a contract where an insurer indemnifies an insured party for loss or damage.
neutralmoney
How it's used
People often use the verb 買 to talk about taking out a policy, reflecting the transactional nature of the service. It is common to hear people discuss whether something is covered by their policy using the phrase 賠唔賠, which focuses on the payout aspect of the contract.
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Common phrases
life insurance
medical insurance
to buy insurance
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse the noun 保險 with the verb 保障, which means to protect or safeguard. While insurance provides protection, you cannot say I want to buy protection using the word 保險 as a verb.
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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.
