wai3 lou4慰勞慰劳
Jyutpingwai3 lou4
Yalewai lòuh
Definition
To reward, console, or show appreciation to subordinates or workers for their hard work.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of showing appreciation specifically through tangible rewards like food, gifts, or bonuses after a period of intense effort. It carries a slightly formal or organizational tone, often implying a hierarchy where a superior acknowledges the hard work of subordinates. While it can be used for oneself, it is most commonly used when an employer or organizer provides a treat to a group.
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Common phrases
to reward the staff
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 獎勵, which is a broader term for any kind of reward or incentive. 慰勞 specifically implies a sense of comfort or compensation for the physical or mental exhaustion caused by hard work.
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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.
