dang2 cin2 sai2等錢使等钱使
Jyutpingdang2 cin2 sai2
Yaledáng chín sái
Definition
Short of money, cash-strapped, or in urgent need of money.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
This phrase carries a sense of urgency and desperation that goes beyond simply having a low bank balance. It implies that the speaker needs cash immediately to cover essential expenses or urgent debts. While it literally translates to waiting for money to spend, it functions as an adjective describing a state of financial pressure.
Examples
I am really short on cash lately and want to find a part-time job.
Related words
Common phrases
very cash-strapped
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being poor or having low income. It specifically describes a temporary, pressing need for liquid cash, often triggering a search for extra work or the sale of personal belongings.
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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.
