baat3 sap6 baat3八十八
Jyutpingbaat3 sap6 baat3
Yalebaat sahp baat
Definition
Eighty-eight; the number 88.
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How it's used
Numbers in Cantonese follow a strictly decimal structure, making them highly predictable once the basic digits are learned. When counting money or items, the number is placed directly before the measure word, such as 八十八個 or 八十八蚊. It functions exactly like any other number and does not require special grammatical handling.
Examples
There are eighty-eight seats here in total.
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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.
