zyun2 sau2轉手转手
Jyutpingzyun2 sau2
Yalejyún sáu
Definition
To change hands; to be resold or passed on to another owner.
colloquialmoneydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the act of passing an item or property to a new owner, often implying a quick profit or a change in management. It is frequently used in business contexts regarding real estate or retail shops, but can also apply to personal items being traded or sold again.
Examples
This shop has changed hands many times already.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the physical act of handing something to someone, which is better expressed as 遞俾人. It specifically refers to the transfer of ownership or control rather than simple physical movement.
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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.



