coi4財财
Jyutpingcoi4
Yalechòih
Definition
Wealth, money, or finance.
neutralmoney
How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone noun for money. It carries a slightly more formal or abstract nuance compared to the everyday word 錢, often appearing in contexts related to finance, assets, or greed. You will frequently encounter it in four character idioms or professional terminology.
Examples
He is very greedy for money and always thinks about getting rich.
The economy is not good lately, making money is really difficult.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 財 as a direct substitute for 錢 when referring to physical cash or currency in your pocket. It is not a countable noun and cannot take a measure word like 個 or 啲.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
