zou1租
Jyutpingzou1
Yalejōu
Definition
Rent; the money or fee paid to rent a property or an object.
colloquialmoneyhome
How it's used
Refers specifically to the payment made for using property or items, functioning as a noun in this context. It is distinct from the verb 租, which means to rent or lease something. When discussing the cost of living, it is common to pair this with terms like 貴 or 平 to describe affordability.
Measure word
fan2份fánExamples
He said the rent here is too expensive and wants to move out.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the noun 租 with the verb 租. While the characters are identical, the context usually clarifies the meaning, but avoid using it as a verb when you mean the noun payment itself.
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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.
