fong4 dei6 caan2房地產房地产
Jyutpingfong4 dei6 caan2
Yalefòhng deih cháan
Definition
Real estate; property.
neutralmoneywork
How it's used
This term is a formal compound used primarily in professional, economic, or news contexts. In casual daily conversation, people are much more likely to use the simpler terms 樓 or 樓市 when discussing buying property or market trends. Using this full term in a relaxed setting can sound overly academic or like you are reading a financial report.
Examples
He has invested a lot in real estate recently.
What do you think about the real estate market right now?
Related words
Common phrases
real estate market
real estate investment
Common mistake
Learners often use this term when they simply mean buying a house or apartment, but it is too broad and formal for personal housing discussions. Stick to 買樓 for personal contexts to sound natural.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
