zung1 gaai3中介
Jyutpingzung1 gaai3
Yalejūng gaai
Definition
An intermediary or agent, especially one who facilitates transactions between buyers and sellers.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a professional entity or person acting as a bridge between two parties, such as in real estate, recruitment, or visa services. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used as a modifier before nouns like 公司 or 服務 to specify the type of business. It carries a slightly more formal or business-oriented tone compared to generic terms for middlemen.
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gaan1間gānExamples
He found an agency to help with his immigration.
Is the fee for this agency very expensive?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 中間人, which is a broader term that can refer to any person standing in the middle of a conflict or negotiation, whereas 中介 is almost exclusively used for professional or commercial agencies.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
