lau4 faa1樓花楼花
Jyutpinglau4 faa1
Yalelàuh fā
Definition
Pre-sale property; an uncompleted residential unit sold before construction is finished.
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How it's used
The term literally translates to building flower, referring to the speculative nature of buying property before it is physically constructed. It carries a strong connotation of investment or property speculation rather than just purchasing a home for immediate living. Investors often track the market closely to flip these contracts before the building is completed.
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gaan1間gānExamples
He bought a pre-sale flat, and it is expected to be ready for move-in next year.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a finished flat, which is simply called 樓 or 現樓. Buying a 樓花 involves significant risk because the buyer is essentially purchasing a promise of a future property rather than a tangible asset.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
