wai3 man6 gam1慰問金慰问金
Jyutpingwai3 man6 gam1
Yalewai mahn gām
Definition
Consolation money.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to financial support provided to someone who has suffered a loss, illness, or accident. It carries a formal tone often associated with corporate or organizational welfare policies rather than personal gifts between friends. The term implies a gesture of sympathy rather than a formal insurance payout or salary compensation.
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bat1筆bātExamples
The company sent a consolation payment to his family.
Do you know if there is any consolation money to apply for?
Related words
Common phrases
to distribute consolation money
to apply for consolation money
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with compensation for work injuries, which is usually referred to as 工傷賠償. Using this term for a standard insurance claim or a salary bonus would sound confusing or inappropriate.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
