soeng1 mau6商貿商贸
Jyutpingsoeng1 mau6
Yalesēung mauh
Definition
Business, commerce, and trading.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal sector of business and international trade. It is rarely used in casual conversation, appearing mostly in news reports, official documents, or names of buildings and organizations.
Examples
He works at the commercial center.
When does this trade exhibition start?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in everyday speech when talking about buying things at a shop or market, as it sounds overly formal and stiff. Use 買嘢 or 做生意 instead for casual contexts.
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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.
