soeng1 gaai3商界
Jyutpingsoeng1 gaai3
Yalesēung gaai
Definition
The business circle or commercial sector.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the collective group of people or entities involved in commerce rather than just the concept of business itself. It is frequently used in news reports and formal discussions to describe the stance or influence of corporate leaders. When talking about the general act of doing business, people usually prefer using 做生意 instead.
Examples
He has been working in the business world for many years.
How does the business sector view this new policy?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
