hou2 cyu3好處好处

Jyutpinghou2 cyu3

Yalehóu chyu

名詞Common

Definition

Benefit, advantage, or profit; something that brings a helpful or good effect.

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How it's used

Focus on the tangible or intangible gains that make a situation or choice worthwhile. It is frequently used in questions starting with 咩 to ask about the pros of a particular action or decision. Unlike formal counterparts, it feels natural in casual discussions about lifestyle choices or work conditions.

Measure word

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Examples

zou2早di1啲hei2起san1身jau5有me1咩hou2好cyu3處aa4呀？

What are the benefits of waking up earlier?

le1呢fan2份gung1工zeoi3最daai6大ge3嘅hou2好cyu3處hai6係gan6近uk1屋kei2企。

The biggest benefit of this job is that it is close to home.

Common phrases

jau5有me1咩hou2好cyu3處

what are the benefits

zeoi3最daai6大hou2好cyu3處

the biggest benefit

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 益處, which is more formal and often used in written contexts or when discussing abstract moral or social gains. In everyday speech, stick to 好處 to sound natural.