cyun4 sou3全數全数
Jyutpingcyun4 sou3
Yalechyùhn sou
Definition
The whole sum; entirely or in full.
neutralmoneywork
How it's used
Focuses on the complete transfer or handling of money, assets, or quantities. It carries a formal or professional weight, making it common in business, legal, or financial contexts rather than casual conversation about small items. When used in daily life, it implies a sense of finality or total settlement of an account.
Examples
The boss said he will refund the whole amount to you.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for countable, everyday objects like apples or pens. It is specifically reserved for abstract quantities, financial sums, or large batches of items that are being treated as a single total.
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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.
