jip6 zyu2業主业主
Jyutpingjip6 zyu2
Yaleyihp jyú
Definition
Property owner; the holder of the title to a piece of real estate.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the legal owner of a property, often used in the context of rental disputes or building management. While it technically means property owner, it is almost exclusively used to refer to a landlord in everyday conversation. It carries a formal tone compared to the more casual term 房東, which is less common in Hong Kong.
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The landlord raised the rent outrageously.
Are you the owner of this place or the tenant?
Related words
Common phrases
owners' corporation
owners' committee
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 業主 with 租客, the tenant. Remember that the 業主 is the one who collects the rent, not the one who pays it.
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Grammar guides
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