caa1 ngaak6差額差额
Jyutpingcaa1 ngaak6
Yalechā ngaahk
Definition
Difference; the balance or amount computed by subtracting a smaller number from a larger one.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in financial, accounting, or formal contexts rather than casual conversation. While it refers to a mathematical difference, it specifically implies a missing amount that needs to be settled or balanced. You will often hear it used when discussing payments, invoices, or budget adjustments.
Measure word
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What is the difference between these two sums of money?
We need to pay the difference before we can set off.
Related words
Common phrases
to calculate the difference
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 差距, which is a more general term for a gap or disparity between two things, such as social status or skill levels. 差額 is strictly reserved for quantitative or monetary differences.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
