sing4 zou1承租
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Yalesìhng jōu
Definition
To rent; to lease and use a property or item after paying a fee.
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How it's used
Formal in nature, this term is primarily used in legal contracts, official documents, or business contexts. In everyday casual speech, people almost exclusively use 租 instead of 承租. Using this word in a conversation with friends will sound stiff or overly professional.
Examples
He rented a shop to run a business.
How long do you plan to rent it for?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but it is actually quite formal. Using it in casual settings, such as asking a landlord about a flat, will make you sound like you are reading from a legal document.
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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.
