jau1 doi6優待优待
Jyutpingjau1 doi6
Yaleyāu doih
Definition
To give preferential treatment or special consideration to someone.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of providing extra benefits or kindness to someone, often based on their status or a personal relationship. It implies a deliberate choice to treat someone better than the standard norm. While it can be used in formal business contexts, it is equally common in daily life to describe someone showing favoritism.
Examples
The restaurant gives preferential treatment to the elderly, offering half-price discounts.
Why are you giving him special treatment and being so nice to him?
Related words
Common phrases
give special preferential treatment
give preferential treatment to the elderly
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simply being polite or kind to everyone. It specifically carries the nuance of preferential treatment, so it should not be used for basic courtesy.
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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.
