bong6 seoi2磅水

Jyutpingbong6 seoi2

Yalebohng séui

動詞

Definition

To fork out, pay up, or hand over money.

to fork out, pay up, or hand over money
to borrow money or ask for a loan

colloquialmoneyslang

How it's used

Originating from the underworld practice of paying protection money, this term has evolved into a common, slightly cheeky way to talk about handing over cash. It carries a sense of reluctance or being forced to pay, making it sound more dramatic than simply using畀錢. Use it with friends or in casual settings to add a bit of flair to your complaints about spending money.

Examples

nei5你gei2幾si4時sin1先hang2肯bong6磅seoi2水bei2畀ngo5我aa3呀？

When will you finally pay me back?

keoi5佢sing4成jat6日dou1都giu3叫ngo5我bong6磅seoi2水ceng2請sik6食faan6飯。

He is always asking me to pay for his meals.

Common phrases

bong6磅seoi2水bei2畀jan4人

to pay someone

giu3叫jan4人bong6磅seoi2水

to ask someone for money

Common mistake

Avoid using this in formal or professional contexts, as it retains a slightly rough, street-level connotation that can sound disrespectful or aggressive to superiors.