gung1 sou3公數公数
Jyutpinggung1 sou3
Yalegūng sou
Definition
Public, company, or government funds; non-private money used for expenses.
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
Refers specifically to money that belongs to an organization rather than an individual. It is most commonly used in professional settings when discussing reimbursements or corporate expenses. Using this term implies that the expenditure is authorized and legitimate for business purposes.
Examples
Can we charge tonight's dinner to the company account?
This is public money, you cannot spend it recklessly.
Related words
Common phrases
to charge to the company account
to submit an expense claim
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 私數, which refers to personal debts or private money matters. Using the wrong term can lead to serious misunderstandings about who is responsible for a payment.
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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.
