cuk1 cuk1 bong6 m4 hou2 loeng5 tau4 mong6速速磅唔好兩頭望速速磅唔好两头望
Jyutpingcuk1 cuk1 bong6 m4 hou2 loeng5 tau4 mong6
Yalechūk chūk bohng m̀h hóu léuhng tàuh mohng
Definition
Pay up; a common expression telling someone to quickly hand over money.
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How it's used
This phrase is a blunt and slightly aggressive way to demand payment, often used in informal or semi-joking contexts between friends or acquaintances. The imagery of looking around, 兩頭望, implies that the person is trying to avoid their obligation or look for an excuse to delay. It carries a strong sense of impatience and is not suitable for formal business interactions.
Examples
You owe me that money, pay up now and stop looking around.
Related words
Common phrases
hurry up and pay
Common mistake
Do not use this with strangers or in professional settings, as it can be perceived as rude or confrontational. It is strictly a colloquial expression for peer-to-peer interactions.
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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.
