cin4 cat1錢七钱七
Jyutpingcin4 cat1
Yalechìhn chāt
Definition
An old, worn-out car that is in poor condition.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Refers specifically to a vehicle that is visibly aged, unreliable, or aesthetically unappealing. It carries a self-deprecating tone when owners describe their own cars, emphasizing that the vehicle is barely holding together. While it implies the car is cheap or low-value, the focus is more on its decrepit condition than its monetary price.
Measure word
gaa3架gaExamples
My old car broke down, so I have to take the bus to work.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a car that is simply cheap but still in good condition. It strictly implies the car is old, worn out, or prone to breaking down.
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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.
