jing6 kau3認購认购
Jyutpingjing6 kau3
Yaleyihng kau
Definition
To subscribe to, especially stocks, bonds, or shares.
neutralmoneywork
How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in formal financial contexts involving the initial allocation of securities. While it implies a commitment to purchase, it specifically refers to the act of signing up for an offer before the assets are officially issued or traded on the open market. It carries a professional tone that is rarely used for everyday retail shopping.
Examples
How many lots of stocks are you planning to subscribe to?
He has already subscribed to that batch of new bonds.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with buying items in a shop, which uses 買. Using 認購 for buying groceries or clothes will sound bizarrely formal and out of place.
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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.
