gun2 lei5 fai3管理費管理费

Jyutpinggun2 lei5 fai3

Yalegún léih fai

名詞

Definition

Management fee; a fee charged for maintaining management services.

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How it's used

This term is almost exclusively used in the context of residential or commercial building maintenance. It refers to the recurring monthly payment made by occupants to cover security, cleaning, and common area upkeep. It is a standard part of life for anyone living in a private apartment complex in Hong Kong.

Measure word

bat1筆bāt

Examples

ni1呢go3個jyut6月gun2管lei5理fai3費gaa1加zo2咗gaa3價aa4呀。

The management fee increased this month.

nei5你gaau1交zo2咗gun2管lei5理fai3費mei6未aa4呀？

Have you paid the management fee yet?

Common phrases

gaau1交gun2管lei5理fai3費

pay management fee

gun2管lei5理fai3費daan1單

management fee bill

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with rent, which is 租金. While both are monthly expenses for tenants, management fees are often paid directly to the building management office or incorporated into the rent depending on the lease agreement.