gaau1 zou1交租
Jyutpinggaau1 zou1
Yalegāau jōu
Definition
To pay rent.
colloquialmoneyhome
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of paying rent for a property, rather than paying for other services or bills. It is a common topic of conversation in Hong Kong due to the high cost of living. When discussing the landlord, the term 業主 is used.
Examples
I have to pay the rent again next month, it's so stressful.
Related words
Common phrases
pay the rent on time
Common mistake
Do not use this for paying other types of fees or bills, such as tuition or utility bills, where other specific verbs like 交學費 or 交水電費 are required.
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