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Jyutpingsoeng6 ce1 pun4
Yaleseuhng chē pùhn
Definition
Starter home; a property priced affordably for first-time home buyers.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the entry level of the property market, usually implying the smallest or most affordable units in a development. It captures the anxiety and aspiration of young people trying to enter the housing market for the first time. The term is heavily used in news reports and casual conversations about real estate investment.
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Property is so expensive now, it is really hard to find a starter home.
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Common phrases
to choose a starter home
to rush to buy starter homes
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal act of boarding a vehicle, which is also called 上車. Context is key, as the term is strictly used within the domain of real estate and personal finance.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
