san1 cau4薪酬
Jyutpingsan1 cau4
Yalesān chàuh
Definition
Salary, pay, and other benefits earned from work; a more formal term for compensation.
neutralworkmoney
How it's used
Used primarily in professional, corporate, or legal contexts, such as employment contracts or human resources discussions. While 人工 is the standard term for daily conversation, 薪酬 carries a weight of formality that makes it appropriate for official documents or salary negotiations. It encompasses not just the base wage, but the entire package of financial compensation.
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bat1筆bātExamples
The salary and benefits for this job are quite good.
What are your salary expectations for this position?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation with friends or family, as it sounds overly bureaucratic or stiff. Stick to 人工 for everyday talk to avoid sounding like you are reading from a contract.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
