cyu5 cuk1 ngaak6儲蓄額储蓄额
Jyutpingcyu5 cuk1 ngaak6
Yalechyúh chūk ngaahk
Definition
The amount of money saved.
neutralmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to a calculated balance or a target figure rather than the act of saving money itself. It is primarily used in formal or financial contexts, such as banking statements or personal finance planning, rather than casual conversation about daily spending.
Examples
How much is the savings amount in your bank account?
He increases his savings amount a little every month.
Related words
Common phrases
increase the savings amount
check the savings amount
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the act of saving money, which is 儲錢. Using 儲蓄額 to mean the action of saving will sound unnatural and overly formal.
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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.
