cyu5 cin4儲錢储钱
Jyutpingcyu5 cin4
Yalechyúh chìhn
Definition
To save money; to put aside unused or surplus money.
colloquialmoneydaily actions
How it's used
Focus on the act of setting aside funds for a future goal rather than just the state of having a bank balance. It is frequently used in the context of planning for major life events like travel, buying property, or marriage. You will often hear it paired with specific time frames or targets to emphasize the discipline required.
Examples
I want to save money to buy a new phone.
Related words
Common phrases
save money for a trip
save money to buy a property
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 存錢, which sounds more formal or like a banking transaction. Use 儲錢 when talking about your personal habit or goal of accumulating savings over time.
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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.
