faat3 zin2 soeng1發展商发展商
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Definition
Property developer; a company that buys land and invests in building real estate.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the corporate entities that acquire land and manage large scale residential or commercial construction projects. It is a standard term in news reports and daily discussions regarding property prices or housing supply. Unlike generic construction companies, this term highlights the investment and land acquisition aspect of the business.
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gaan1間gānExamples
The quality of the buildings built by this developer is very poor.
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Common phrases
major property developer
property developer's residential project
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 建築商, which refers specifically to the construction firm or contractor hired to do the actual building work. A 發展商 might hire several different 建築商 to complete their projects.
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