soeng6 giu2上繳上缴
Jyutpingsoeng6 giu2
Yaleseuhng gíu
Definition
To turn over money or profits to higher authorities or the government.
colloquialmoneyfamily
How it's used
Originally a formal term for government tax collection, this word is now frequently used in a humorous or mock-serious way to describe handing over one's earnings to a spouse or parent. It carries a playful tone of being financially controlled by someone else in the household. Using it in a professional context remains strictly limited to formal financial or legal reporting.
Examples
He has to turn over his salary to his mother every month.
When will you finally be willing to turn over the bonus?
Related words
Common phrases
to turn over one's salary
to turn over one's bonus
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe simple payments like paying a bill or buying goods, as it specifically implies a hierarchy where the money is surrendered to a superior or a controlling authority.
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