lei6 jeon6利潤利润
Jyutpinglei6 jeon6
Yaleleih yeuhn
Definition
Profit; the money earned from business operations after deducting costs.
neutralmoneywork
How it's used
Refers specifically to financial gain in a business or commercial context. While it sounds formal, it is the standard term used in professional settings, news reports, and casual discussions about business performance.
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bat1筆bātExamples
This business deal made a lot of profit.
Did you guys make more profit this year?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal pocket money or general earnings from a side job, where 賺錢 or 收入 are more natural choices.
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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.
