hin3 gam1獻金献金
Jyutpinghin3 gam1
Yalehin gām
Definition
A monetary donation.
writtenmoney
How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in formal or political contexts, particularly when discussing campaign finance or large, often controversial, financial contributions to organizations. It carries a heavy, serious tone that distinguishes it from the casual act of giving money to charity, which would be referred to as 捐錢.
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bat1筆bātExamples
They received a lot of political donations.
Is this donation being used to help his campaign?
Related words
Common phrases
political donation
Common mistake
Do not use this word for casual charity or personal gifts, as it implies a formal, often institutional or political, transaction.
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