ci4 sin6 gei1 gau3慈善機構慈善机构
Jyutpingci4 sin6 gei1 gau3
Yalechìh sihn gēi gau
Definition
Charity; a charitable institution.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal organizations that are registered for non-profit purposes. While the term is standard, locals often refer to specific groups by name or simply call them 慈善團體 when speaking more casually. It carries a sense of official status rather than just informal acts of kindness.
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He donates money to a charity every month.
Do you know which charity is most worth helping?
Related words
Common phrases
donate money to a charity
support a charity
Common mistake
Avoid using this term for informal groups of friends or neighbors helping out, as it implies a formal, legal entity. For less formal or smaller groups, 團體 or 組織 is more appropriate.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
