mou6 gyun1募捐
Jyutpingmou6 gyun1
Yalemouh gyūn
Definition
To collect donations or solicit contributions of money or goods.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or organizational contexts, such as charity drives or fundraising events. While it is understood in spoken Cantonese, people often use more casual phrasing like 籌錢 or 捐錢 when talking about everyday situations. It carries a slightly more serious or official tone compared to the more direct act of asking for money.
Examples
They are collecting donations on the street.
How do you plan to solicit donations from the public?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general giving. Remember that 募捐 specifically refers to the act of initiating a collection or solicitation campaign, rather than the act of an individual simply donating money.
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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.
