gou2 fai3稿費稿费
Jyutpinggou2 fai3
Yalegóu fai
Definition
Payment for a written article, book, or artwork; author's remuneration.
neutralworkmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to the payment for creative or journalistic contributions rather than a standard salary. It is common to pair this with verbs like 出 or 收 to describe the transaction process. Writers often use this term when discussing the financial viability of freelance work.
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bat1筆bātExamples
When will you receive the payment for the article after you finish writing it?
The newspaper has delayed paying my author's fee for a long time.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for general wages or salaries, as it is strictly limited to compensation for written or artistic submissions. Do not confuse it with 薪水 or 人工 which refer to regular employment income.
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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.
