bei2 cin2俾錢俾钱
Jyutpingbei2 cin2
Yalebéi chín
Definition
To pay; to give money to obtain goods, services, or rights.
colloquialmoneydaily actions
How it's used
Using 俾錢 is the standard way to express paying for something in daily life. While 畀 is the formal written character, you will frequently see 俾 used in casual text messages and menus. It functions as a versatile verb that covers everything from settling a bill at a restaurant to paying a fee for a service.
Examples
Remember to go to the counter to pay after you finish shopping.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 俾錢 with 畀, which is the formal character for the verb to give. While 俾 is widely accepted as a variant for to give or to pay in Cantonese, using 畀 in formal writing is considered more correct.
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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.
