coi4 caan2財產财产
Jyutpingcoi4 caan2
Yalechòih cháan
Definition
Property, assets, or possessed productive resources.
neutralmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to tangible or intangible assets that hold significant value, often implying wealth or inheritance. While it can technically describe personal belongings, it sounds quite formal or legalistic in everyday speech. People usually prefer using 錢 or 嘢 when talking about casual possessions.
Measure word
bat1筆bātExamples
He donated all his assets away.
This property was left behind by his family.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe everyday items like clothes or stationery, as it sounds overly serious and implies a legal or financial status that does not fit mundane objects.
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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.
