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Yaleséh bóu
Definition
Social security or social insurance, typically referring to the system in mainland China.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the mandatory social insurance system in mainland China, which includes pension, medical, unemployment, work injury, and maternity insurance. It is rarely used to describe Hong Kong's own social welfare systems, which are usually referred to as 福利 or 綜援.
Examples
Are you paying for social insurance now that you are working in the mainland?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with Hong Kong's Mandatory Provident Fund, which is known as 強積金. Using the term to describe Hong Kong retirement schemes will cause confusion.
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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.
