bou2 on1 fai3保安費保安费

Jyutpingbou2 on1 fai3

Yalebóu ōn fai

Definition

Security fee; a charge or fee for security services.

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How it's used

This term is almost exclusively used in the context of residential or commercial building management. It is a specific component of the overall management fee, which covers the costs of hiring security guards and maintaining surveillance systems. While it is a formal financial charge, it is frequently discussed in casual conversation when residents complain about rising living costs.

Examples

ni1呢go3個jyut6月jiu3要gaau1交gei2幾do1多bou2保on1安fai3費aa4呀？

How much is the security fee this month?

gun2管lei5理cyu3處gaa1加zo2咗bou2保on1安bei3費，daai6大gaa1家dou1都hou2好m4唔mun5滿ji3意。

The management office increased the security fee, and everyone is very unhappy.

Common phrases

gaau1交bou2保on1安bei3費

to pay the security fee

gaa1加bou2保on1安fai3費

to increase the security fee

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with general insurance premiums, which are referred to as 保險費. Using the wrong term can lead to confusion regarding whether you are talking about building maintenance or personal financial protection.