zou1 ze3租借
Jyutpingzou1 ze3
Yalejōu je
Definition
To rent, lease, or hire out a place or object in exchange for money.
colloquialdaily actionsmoney
How it's used
While 租借 covers both renting out and renting in, it often carries a slightly more formal or institutional tone compared to the everyday verb 租. You will frequently see it used in contexts involving equipment, venues, or formal agreements rather than simple apartment rentals. For everyday personal transactions, simply using 租 is usually more natural.
Examples
How long do you plan to rent this camera for?
They rented a venue to host a party.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 租借 with 借, which strictly means to borrow or lend. Remember that 租借 specifically implies a financial transaction, whereas 借 does not involve money.
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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.
