zi3 jip6 gung1 si1置業公司置业公司
Jyutpingzi3 jip6 gung1 si1
Yaleji yihp gūng sī
Definition
Real estate company; property development company.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong rarely use the term 置業公司 in casual conversation. Instead, they almost always use 地產公司 or 地產代理 to refer to real estate agencies. Using 置業公司 sounds formal or like a direct translation from written documents.
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gaan1間gānExamples
He has worked at that real estate company for many years.
Which real estate company did you find to help you buy a flat?
Related words
Common phrases
to look for a real estate company
Common mistake
Learners often use this term because it appears in formal contexts or property advertisements, but it sounds unnatural when speaking to friends or colleagues. Stick to 地產公司 for everyday situations.
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