tau4 zi1 ngan4 hong4投資銀行投资银行
Jyutpingtau4 zi1 ngan4 hong4
Yaletàuh jī ngàhn hòhng
Definition
Investment bank; a financial institution focused on securities, wealth management, mergers, and acquisitions.
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How it's used
Professionals in the industry almost exclusively refer to it as 投行 to save time. It carries a strong connotation of high pressure, long working hours, and a competitive environment, often associated with the Central district in Hong Kong.
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gaan1間gānExamples
He works at an investment bank and has to work overtime every day.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a retail bank, which is usually called 銀行 or 分行. Using 投資銀行 to refer to your local branch where you withdraw cash will sound very strange to native speakers.
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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.
