giu2 gaau1繳交缴交
Jyutpinggiu2 gaau1
Yalegíu gāau
Definition
To pay money, especially for bills, fees, taxes, or fines.
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How it's used
Formal contexts like school or government administration are where this term thrives. While it covers payment, it is equally common for submitting physical items like assignments or forms. Using it for casual transactions like buying lunch sounds unnatural and overly stiff.
Examples
When will you finally pay the tuition fee?
I have already submitted the report.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual daily payments like buying a coffee or paying a friend back. For those everyday situations, use 俾錢 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
