au1 jyun4歐元欧元
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Yaleāu yùhn
Definition
Euro; the official currency used by many member states of the European Union.
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How it's used
While the full name is 歐元, it is extremely common to drop the 元 and just say 歐 when discussing prices or amounts in casual conversation. This follows the same pattern as using 蚊 for Hong Kong dollars. It is strictly a noun for the currency and cannot be used to describe European people or culture.
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I exchanged a lot of Euros to prepare for my trip.
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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.
