ngan4 hong4 daam1 bou2銀行擔保银行担保
Jyutpingngan4 hong4 daam1 bou2
Yalengàhn hòhng dāam bóu
Definition
Bank guarantee; a guarantee provided by a bank on behalf of a client.
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How it's used
This term is used primarily in formal business and financial contexts rather than casual conversation. It refers to a specific legal commitment where a bank promises to cover a debt if the borrower defaults. While it sounds technical, it is a standard term in Hong Kong business dealings.
Examples
This company needs a bank guarantee to borrow money.
Have you sorted out the bank guarantee yet?
Related words
Common phrases
apply for a bank guarantee
provide a bank guarantee
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