cau1 jung2抽佣
Jyutpingcau1 jung2
Yalechāu yúng
Definition
To take or extract a commission.
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of taking a percentage from a transaction as a fee or cut. It is commonly used in business or sales contexts, especially in real estate or brokerage, where the term implies a professional or sometimes aggressive extraction of profit.
Examples
He helps people sell property and takes a huge commission.
How much commission do you plan to take for this deal?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal business contracts or written reports, as it carries a slightly informal or colloquial tone that might sound unprofessional depending on the setting.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
