zou6 gaa3造價造价
Jyutpingzou6 gaa3
Yalejouh ga
Definition
The cost of manufacturing or constructing something.
neutralworkmoney
How it's used
This term is used specifically for large scale projects like buildings, infrastructure, or industrial manufacturing. It focuses on the total financial investment required to bring a project into existence rather than the price of a single retail item. It is frequently heard in news reports or professional discussions regarding public spending and property development.
Examples
The construction cost of this project is shockingly expensive.
Do you know how much the construction cost of this building is?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for the price of daily consumer goods or groceries, as it sounds overly formal and technically inaccurate. Use 價錢 or 成本 instead for general items.
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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.
