dai2 cin2抵錢抵钱

Jyutpingdai2 cin2

Yaledái chín

Definition

Worth the money; valuable or good value for money.

colloquialmoneyshopping

How it's used

Focuses specifically on whether the price paid matches the quality or quantity received. It is frequently used when evaluating purchases or comparing deals. While it implies good value, it is often used in a slightly more informal or direct way than the more common 抵.

Examples

ni1呢go3個tou3套caan1餐hou2好dai2抵cin2錢，zung6仲jau5有maai4埋jam2飲ban2品。

This set meal is a great deal, and it even comes with a drink.

nei5你maai5買le1呢gin2件saam1衫gam3咁gwai3貴，zan1真hai6係dai2抵cin2錢me1咩？

You bought this shirt for so much, is it really worth the money?

Common phrases

hou2好dai2抵cin2錢

very good value for money

m4唔dai2抵cin2錢

not worth the money

Common mistake

Many learners confuse 抵錢 with 抵買. While they are similar, 抵買 specifically highlights that an item is a good purchase, whereas 抵錢 emphasizes the direct trade-off between the amount of money spent and the value obtained.