gwong1 gu3光顧光顾
Jyutpinggwong1 gu3
Yalegwōng gu
Definition
To patronize; to visit a shop as a customer.
colloquialworkshopping
How it's used
Often used by shopkeepers or service staff to express appreciation for a customer's business. It carries a polite and professional tone that makes the customer feel valued. While it can be used in casual settings, it is most common in retail and restaurant environments.
Examples
Thank you for patronising our shop today.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe visiting a friend's home, as it implies a commercial transaction between a business and a customer. Using it for personal visits sounds overly formal and slightly sarcastic.
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