fong4 dung1房東房东
Jyutpingfong4 dung1
Yalefòhng dūng
Definition
Landlord; landlady; the owner of a property who rents it out.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong rarely use the term 房東 in daily speech, preferring the more natural term 屋主 instead. While 房東 is understood, it sounds slightly more formal or like something heard in a television drama. Using 屋主 helps you sound more like a local resident when discussing rental matters.
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The landlord says the rent will increase next month.
Related words
Common phrases
to look for the landlord
landlord increases the rent
Common mistake
Learners often use 房東 because it is the standard term in Mandarin, but it can sound stiff or overly literary in casual Cantonese conversation. Stick to 屋主 for everyday talk about your landlord.
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Grammar guides
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