dei6 zyu2地主
Jyutpingdei6 zyu2
Yaledeih jyú
Definition
Landlord; a person who owns land.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a person who owns land or property for rent, often carrying a slightly negative connotation of being wealthy or exploitative. It is distinct from 業主, which is the more neutral and common term for a property owner or landlord in modern urban Hong Kong. Use 地主 when discussing historical contexts or rural land ownership, but stick to 業主 for residential or commercial leases.
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That landlord is very harsh and always raises the rent.
Related words
Common phrases
Fight the Landlord (a popular card game)
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 業主. While both can mean landlord, 業主 is the standard term for someone who owns a flat or building, whereas 地主 implies ownership of land itself and can sound archaic or imply a feudal power dynamic.
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