gwo3 sau2過手过手
Jyutpinggwo3 sau2
Yalegwo sáu
Definition
To pass money or goods through someone's hands; to handle a transaction.
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
Focuses on the physical or administrative act of handling money or documents as they move between parties. It often carries a subtle implication of oversight or potential skimming, suggesting that the person handling the item might have had the opportunity to influence or take a cut of it. Use it when describing a chain of custody rather than just a simple transfer.
Examples
After this money has passed through your hands, how much is left?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the standard verb 過, which simply means to pass or cross. 過手 specifically implies a process of handling or processing, often involving a degree of responsibility or potential for manipulation.
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Grammar guides
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