sau1 fun2收款
Jyutpingsau1 fun2
Yalesāu fún
Definition
To receive payment or collect money; receivables.
neutralmoneywork
How it's used
Primarily used in formal business or retail contexts to describe the act of receiving money. While it functions as a verb, it is very commonly used as a noun to refer to the designated area or counter where customers pay. It sounds much more professional than using colloquial verbs like 收錢.
Examples
He is responsible for the payment collection work today.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual social settings, such as when asking a friend to pay you back for a meal, as it sounds overly bureaucratic and stiff.
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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.
