cyun4攢攒
Jyutpingcyun4
Yalechyùhn
Definition
To bring together; to assemble or collect.
colloquialmoneydaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used in the context of accumulating money or wealth through effort over time. It carries a sense of diligence and gradual gathering rather than just finding or receiving a lump sum. When used with the particle 埋, it emphasizes the completion or the total amount accumulated.
Examples
He is working very hard to save money to buy a flat.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 賺, which specifically means to earn a profit or a wage. While you often earn money to save it, 攢 focuses on the act of putting it aside or collecting it.
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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.
