dei6 kai3地契
Jyutpingdei6 kai3
Yaledeih kai
Definition
Property deed or land lease, especially a lease signed between the government and a tenant in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Property ownership in Hong Kong is technically a leasehold system where the government acts as the landlord. Consequently, the term refers specifically to the legal document defining the terms and conditions of this lease between the government and the landholder. It is a formal legal document that is rarely discussed in casual daily conversation unless one is dealing with property transactions or legal disputes.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
The property deed is kept inside the safe.
Did you check the property deed carefully when you bought the flat?
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Common phrases
to sign a property deed
terms and conditions of the property deed
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a simple sales contract for a flat, which is a 買賣合約. The 地契 is the underlying government lease that dictates land usage rights, which is a much more fundamental and long-term document.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
