on1 gaa1 fai3安家費安家费
Definition
Compensation or support money paid to the family of an employee, police officer, or triad member who is incapacitated, imprisoned, or killed.
- slangmoney paid by a triad society to support the family of an imprisoned, hiding, or deceased member
- money paid by the police force to support the family of an officer killed in the line of duty
- money paid by an employer to the family of an employee who is injured or dies at work
How it's used
Originally associated with triad subculture, this term has been adopted into broader contexts to describe financial support for the families of those who have suffered misfortune while working for an organization. It carries a sense of duty or compensation, often implying that the recipient has sacrificed their personal freedom or safety for the group. In corporate or official settings, it is sometimes used to refer to death benefits or injury compensation, though it retains a slightly heavy, serious undertone.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general financial support like 零用錢 or 生活費, as 安家費 specifically implies a payout due to a traumatic event, injury, or loss of the primary breadwinner.
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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.
