ci4 jau5持有
Jyutpingci4 jau5
Yalechìh yáuh
Definition
To hold, possess, own, or have.
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How it's used
Formal in nature, this term is primarily used in legal, financial, or administrative contexts. It sounds significantly more professional than the common verb 有, which is preferred for everyday possession of physical objects. You will frequently encounter it in official documents regarding property rights or credentials.
Examples
He holds the majority of shares in this company.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual possession like holding a cup or a pen, as it implies a formal or legal right to ownership. Use 攞住 for physically holding something in your hand instead.
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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.
