hou4 zaak2豪宅
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Yalehòuh jáak
Definition
Luxurious residence, mansion, or high-end apartment.
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How it's used
Developers frequently use this term as a marketing buzzword to inflate the perceived value of new properties. Even if a flat is relatively small or lacks premium amenities, it might still be marketed as a luxury residence. It carries a strong connotation of social status and wealth, often implying that the owner belongs to the upper class.
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Common mistake
Do not assume that every property described as a 豪宅 actually meets the traditional criteria of being spacious or high-end. In the current real estate market, the term has become somewhat diluted and is often applied to any new development with a modern facade.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
