jap6 gu2入股
Jyutpingjap6 gu2
Yaleyaph gú
Definition
To invest
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of entering into a business partnership by acquiring equity. It is commonly used in both formal business contexts and casual discussions about startups or small businesses. Unlike simply buying stocks on the open market, this term often implies a more direct or significant involvement in the company's ownership structure.
Examples
keoi5 soeng2 jap6 gu2 le1 gaan1 gung1 si1 nei5 dim2 tai2 aa4
佢想入股呢間公司，你點睇呀？
He wants to buy shares in this company, what do you think?
lou5 baan2 wan2 zo2 gei2 go3 pang4 jau5 jap6 gu2 kwong3 cung1 jip6 mou6
老闆搵咗幾個朋友入股，擴充業務。
The boss found a few friends to buy shares and expand the business.
Related words
Common phrases
zyu3 zi1 jap6 gu2
注資入股
inject capital and become a shareholder
caak3 loek6 jap6 gu2
策略入股
strategic investment
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply buying a single stock on a trading app, as it carries a stronger connotation of becoming a partner or stakeholder in the business entity.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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