jau1 hau5優厚优厚
Jyutpingjau1 hau5
Yaleyāu háuh
Definition
Generous, favourable, and exceeding standard conditions, typically describing salary or treatment.
neutralworkmoney
How it's used
Focuses specifically on financial or material benefits that exceed the expected norm. It carries a formal tone despite being used in spoken Cantonese, often appearing in professional contexts or when discussing job offers and contracts. It implies a level of generosity that goes beyond basic requirements.
Examples
The remuneration for this job is very generous.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal kindness or general friendliness, as it is strictly reserved for tangible benefits like salary, commission, or contract terms.
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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.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
