cing1 sou3清數清数
Jyutpingcing1 sou3
Yalechīng sou
Definition
To clear one's debts or pay off credit card balances.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
This term is specifically used for settling financial obligations, particularly credit card balances or outstanding loans. It carries a sense of relief or completion, often used when someone has been struggling to manage their payments over a period of time.
Examples
I finally paid off my credit card balance.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply paying for an item, which is usually expressed as 畀錢. This term implies the clearing of a pre-existing debt or a cumulative balance.
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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.
