ceot1 loeng4出糧出粮
Jyutpingceot1 loeng4
Yalechēut lèuhng
Definition
To pay wages (from an employer's perspective) or to receive wages (from an employee's perspective).
- to pay wages or salary to employees
- to receive one's wages or salary
colloquialworkmoney
How it's used
This term is used interchangeably by both the employer paying the salary and the employee receiving it. It carries a sense of relief or excitement, as it marks the end of a long wait for payment. It is strictly colloquial and should be avoided in formal business contracts or official correspondence.
Examples
It is the end of the month, when will the company pay us our salaries?
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the formal term 發薪, which is used in written documents or official announcements. Using 出糧 in a formal email to a client or a superior may sound unprofessional.
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