maai5 jin3 so1買燕梳买燕梳
Jyutpingmaai5 jin3 so1
Yalemáaih yin sō
Definition
To buy insurance.
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loan from the English word insurance. It is widely understood and used in everyday business and personal contexts, though it sounds slightly more old fashioned or informal compared to the standard term 保險. You will frequently hear it used by older generations or in casual discussions about vehicle or travel coverage.
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Do not confuse this with the English word for hair combs, as the pronunciation is similar but the context is entirely different. It is strictly used for insurance policies and never for grooming items.
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