mou4 soeng4無償无偿
Jyutpingmou4 soeng4
Yalemòuh sèuhng
Definition
Without compensation; free of charge.
writtenworkmoney
How it's used
Carries a formal and legalistic tone that is rarely used in casual daily conversation. While it appears in professional contexts like contracts or news reports, most people would simply use 唔使錢 or 免費 in everyday speech. It specifically highlights the absence of a financial exchange or quid pro quo.
Examples
They fixed my computer for me without compensation.
Are you planning to provide the service for free?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual social settings, as it sounds overly stiff or like you are reading from a legal document. Use 免費 instead for standard situations where something is free of charge.
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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.
