zaai3 fun2債款债款
Jyutpingzaai3 fun2
Yalejaai fún
Definition
Monetary debt; a loan.
neutralmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to formal or legalistic contexts regarding owed money, often appearing in banking or official documents. In casual daily speech, people almost always use 錢 or 債 instead of this compound. It carries a heavier, more serious weight than simply saying someone owes money.
Measure word
bat1筆bātExamples
He owes the bank a lot of debt that hasn't been repaid.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word in casual conversation with friends, as it sounds overly formal and stiff. Use 債 or 錢 instead to sound natural.
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Grammar guides
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