zou1 jung6租用
Jyutpingzou1 jung6
Yalejōu yuhng
Definition
To rent, lease, or charter; to pay money for the temporary right to use something.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of securing temporary usage rights for a space, equipment, or service through payment. It carries a slightly more formal or technical tone compared to the everyday verb 租, which is typically used for housing or smaller items. You will frequently encounter this term in contracts, official signage, or business settings.
Examples
They rented this venue to hold an event.
How long do you intend to rent it for?
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Common mistake
Learners often use 租用 for renting an apartment, but 租 is much more natural for residential property. 租用 implies a specific purpose or a professional arrangement, such as renting a conference room or specialized machinery.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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