taai3 fun2貸款贷款
Jyutpingtaai3 fun2
Yaletaai fún
Definition
A loan; money borrowed from a bank or other financial institution.
neutralmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to formal financial arrangements with institutions like banks or credit companies. It carries a more serious, professional tone compared to casual borrowing between friends, which is usually expressed as 借錢.
Measure word
bat1筆bātExamples
He took out a loan to start a business.
Have you finished the loan application yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word for casual borrowing between individuals, as it implies a formal contract or interest-bearing agreement.
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Grammar guides
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