san1 fung6薪俸
Jyutpingsan1 fung6
Yalesān fuhng
Definition
Salary; pay.
writtenworkmoney
How it's used
This term is significantly more formal than the everyday word 人工. It is primarily used in professional, legal, or government contexts, such as when discussing tax or official employment contracts. Using it in casual conversation with friends can sound overly stiff or pretentious.
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fan2份fánExamples
Their salary is very high, they go traveling all the time.
Related words
Common phrases
adjust salary
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word in casual settings where 人工 is the natural choice. It is also specifically tied to earned income from employment, so it should not be used for other types of money like business profits or pocket money.
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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.
