fong3 zaai3放債放债

Jyutpingfong3 zaai3

Yalefong jaai

動詞

Definition

To lend money as a professional service.

colloquialmoney

How it's used

This term carries a strong connotation of professional or organized lending, often implying high interest rates or predatory practices. It is rarely used for casual lending between friends, for which people prefer using 借錢. It is frequently associated with the underground economy or licensed money lenders rather than standard banking services.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋zyun1專mun4門fong3放zaai3債bei2畀jan4人，lei6利sik1息hou2好gou1高㗎。

They specialize in lending money to people, the interest is very high.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊go3個hai2喺dou6度fong3放zaai3債aa4呀？

Do you know who is lending money around here?

Common phrases

fong3放zaai3債jan4人

lender

Common mistake

Avoid using this word for casual situations like lending a pen or a small amount of money to a friend, as it sounds like a formal or illicit business transaction.