zaai3 zyu2債主债主
Jyutpingzaai3 zyu2
Yalejaai jyú
Definition
Creditor; a person to whom money is owed.
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How it's used
Often carries a slightly aggressive or negative connotation in daily life, as it is almost exclusively used when someone is actively chasing a debt. While it is the standard term for creditor, it is rarely used in a neutral financial context like a bank loan agreement, where more formal terms are preferred. It is most commonly heard in stories or complaints about people who have failed to pay back money.
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go3個goExamples
He owes so much money that creditors are always showing up at his door.
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Common phrases
to collect a debt
to show up at someone's door to collect a debt
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 債仔, which refers to the debtor or the person who owes the money. Using these two interchangeably will completely reverse the meaning of your sentence.
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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.
