caai1 je5猜嘢
Jyutpingcaai1 je5
Yalechāai yéh
Definition
To play finger-guessing or drinking games.
slangmoney
How it's used
This is a slang term derived from the English word "thousand" which sounds like "猜" in Cantonese. It is used exclusively in informal settings to refer to amounts of money in the thousands. It is never used for exact counts of objects, only for currency values.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word in formal business or professional settings as it is strictly slang. Also, ensure you do not confuse it with the verb 猜, which means to guess.
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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.
