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Definition
Profit, gain, or income from a profitable transaction.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to incoming money or revenue rather than general wealth. It is often used in business or formal accounting contexts, though it appears in casual conversation when discussing the success of a project or side hustle.
Measure word
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Business is good this month, there are a few profitable transactions.
Is there any profit from this deal?
Related words
Common phrases
to have a profit
a few profitable transactions
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe general income like a salary, as it typically implies a specific transaction or a gain from a particular deal.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
