wai6 gu3惠顧惠顾
Jyutpingwai6 gu3
Yalewaih gu
Definition
To patronize; to shop at or buy from a store or restaurant as a customer.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal settings, this term is primarily used by business owners or staff to show respect toward customers. It is rarely used in casual conversation between friends, as it sounds overly stiff or like a scripted advertisement. Use it when you want to sound professional or when writing formal signage.
Examples
Thank you all neighbors for your patronage.
Related words
Common phrases
Welcome to patronize our shop
Common mistake
Avoid using this word when talking about your own shopping habits, as it sounds pretentious and unnatural. It is strictly a term used by the service provider to address the customer, not the other way around.
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Grammar guides
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