jyu6 zi1預支预支

Jyutpingjyu6 zi1

Yaleyuh jī

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To pay in advance before a service begins.

neutralmoneywork

How it's used

Often used in professional or financial contexts, this term specifically refers to receiving or paying money before the corresponding work or service is completed. It carries a slightly formal tone compared to everyday casual speech, though it is perfectly standard in workplace settings. When discussing salary, it is frequently paired with the word 人工.

Examples

ngo5我soeng2想jyu6預zi1支haa6下go3個jyut6月ge3嘅jan4人gung1工aa4呀。

I would like to get an advance on next month's salary.

nei5你sai2使m4唔sai2使jyu6預zi1支di1啲cin2錢heoi3去maai5買je5嘢？

Do you need to pay for the items in advance?

Common phrases

jyu6預zi1支jan4人gung1工

salary advance

jyu6預zi1支san1薪gam1金

advance on wages

Common mistake

Avoid using this for general pre-payment of goods like groceries or small items, as it usually implies a formal agreement or a significant financial transaction. For casual pre-payment, people often use the simpler phrase 比定錢.