mou4 lei6毛利
Jyutpingmou4 lei6
Yalemòuh leih
Definition
Gross profit; revenue minus the costs of production and sales, before overheads like wages, rent, and taxes.
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How it's used
Business professionals use this term specifically to isolate the direct profitability of products before accounting for overheads like rent or salaries. It acts as a key indicator of production efficiency and pricing strategy. Unlike net profit, which reflects the overall health of a business, this focuses strictly on the margin between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold.
Examples
This shop has a high gross profit, but the rent is too expensive.
Related words
Common phrases
gross margin
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with net profit, which is usually referred to as 純利. Beginners often mistakenly use this to describe total earnings after all expenses are deducted.
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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.
