tau4 jap6投入
Jyutpingtau4 jap6
Yaletàuh yahp
Definition
To put in, insert, invest, or throw into; to be devoted or fully engaged.
- to put in, insert, or throw into
- to invest, put resources into, or dedicate
- fully engaged; devoted; absorbed
neutralmoneywork
How it's used
Beyond the literal act of inserting objects, this term is frequently used in professional or financial contexts to describe committing resources or effort. It carries a sense of active participation or dedication, making it common when discussing business ventures or personal focus. It is distinct from simple placement because it implies a goal or a destination for the item or effort being moved.
Examples
He invested a lot of money into this business.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simply placing objects on a surface, as it specifically requires the action of putting something into a container, slot, or project. For general placement, use 放 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
