bin6 si2便士
Jyutpingbin6 si2
Yalebihn sí
Definition
Penny or pence; the British unit of currency worth one-hundredth of a pound.
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loanword from English used exclusively when discussing British currency. It is rarely heard in daily life unless someone is specifically talking about travel to the UK or historical currency values. For general small change in Hong Kong, people use 毫子 or 仙.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word to refer to cents in Hong Kong currency or US currency, as it is strictly associated with the British pound sterling.
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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.
