cin2 ngan2 man6 tai4錢銀問題钱银问题
Jyutpingcin2 ngan2 man6 tai4
Yalechín ngán mahn tàih
Definition
Financial problems or money issues.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
This term functions as a collective noun for financial matters or disputes rather than just a single debt. It carries a slightly more serious or formal weight than simply saying 錢, often implying a complex situation or a recurring source of conflict. Using this phrase helps to frame a conversation about finances as a specific, manageable topic.
Examples
They are always arguing, and it is all because of money problems.
Do you have any money problems lately that you need help with?
Related words
Common phrases
to handle money problems
to resolve money problems
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a single specific bill or a small amount of cash, as it implies a broader issue or a systemic financial struggle. It is not used to describe the physical currency itself.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
