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Jyutpingcat1 ceoi4 baat3 kau3
Yalechāt chèuih baat kau
Definition
Having very little left after various deductions are made.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Used to describe a situation where a sum of money is significantly reduced by various taxes, fees, or expenses. It carries a sense of frustration or disappointment, highlighting that the final amount is much smaller than expected. While the literal math implies a specific percentage, it is almost always used idiomatically to mean 'after everything is taken out'.
Examples
After all the deductions, there is very little left of the salary.
After all those deductions, how do you still expect to split the money?
Related words
Common phrases
after all the deductions
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple discount at a store. It specifically refers to deductions from a total amount, like salary, profits, or a payout, rather than a price reduction on an item.
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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.
