si1 jau5私有

Jyutpingsi1 jau5

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區別詞Uncommon

Definition

Privately owned; having ownership that does not belong to the public.

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How it's used

Distinguish between private ownership and personal usage by using 私有 for legal or formal property rights. It often appears in discussions about land, assets, or corporate ownership structures. Unlike the more general term 私人, which can simply mean 'personal' or 'for one person', 私有 specifically highlights the legal status of ownership.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間uk1屋hai6係si1私jau5有coi4財caan2產，m4唔zeon2准jap6入heoi3去。

This house is private property, you are not allowed to enter.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知le1呢faai3塊dei6地hai6係mai6咪si1私jau5有㗎？

Do you know if this piece of land is privately owned?

Common phrases

si1私jau5有coi4財caan2產

private property

si1私jau5有faa3化

privatization

Common mistake

Avoid using 私有 to describe personal belongings or private matters, as it sounds overly formal or legalistic. Use 私人 instead when talking about things like a private car or a personal conversation.