cai4 tau4 sou3齊頭數齐头数
Jyutpingcai4 tau4 sou3
Yalechàih tàuh sou
Definition
A round number; a rounded-off figure.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Used primarily in casual bargaining or when settling shared expenses to avoid dealing with small change. It implies rounding to a convenient figure, often ending in zero, to simplify the transaction. It carries a friendly, cooperative tone rather than a strictly mathematical one.
Examples
Let's split the bill, how about we round it to a nice number?
Related words
Common phrases
give a round number
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with mathematical rounding, which is usually described with terms like 四捨五入. This term is strictly for social or commercial convenience when handling cash.
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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.
