coi2 piu3彩票
Jyutpingcoi2 piu3
Yalechói piu
Definition
A lottery ticket.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong rarely use the term 彩票 in daily conversation, preferring the specific name 六合彩 instead. Using 彩票 sounds slightly formal or generic, as if referring to lottery systems in other regions. If you are talking about the local Mark Six, always use 六合彩.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
He was lucky enough to win the lottery and quit his job immediately.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 彩票 to refer to the local lottery, but locals almost exclusively use the term 六合彩. Using the generic term can make you sound like a tourist or someone unfamiliar with local culture.
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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.
