cau4 fun2籌款筹款
Jyutpingcau4 fun2
Yalechàuh fún
Definition
To raise money or funds for a specific purpose.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or organized contexts like charity drives or school events. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently paired with nouns describing the cause or the method of collection. It carries a sense of collective effort rather than individual fundraising.
Examples
They are going to hold an event to raise funds next month.
Do you know where one can raise funds to help those stray cats?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 借錢, which means to borrow money. Remember that 籌款 is specifically for gathering funds for a cause, whereas 借錢 is for personal financial needs.
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