cyu5 bei6 gei1 gam1儲備基金储备基金
Jyutpingcyu5 bei6 gei1 gam1
Yalechyúh beih gēi gām
Definition
Reserve fund
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How it's used
Refers specifically to financial resources set aside for future contingencies or emergencies. It is commonly used in corporate, organizational, or government contexts rather than for personal savings. When discussing personal money set aside for emergencies, people usually prefer terms like 應急錢.
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The company allocated a sum of money this year for the reserve fund.
Have you all considered increasing the reserve fund?
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Common phrases
to establish a reserve fund
to utilize the reserve fund
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 儲蓄 which refers to the general act of saving money. 儲備基金 implies a formal, institutional pool of capital rather than an individual's bank account balance.
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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.
