dik1 si2 cin2的士錢的士钱
Jyutpingdik1 si2 cin2
Yaledīk sí chín
Definition
Taxi fare.
colloquialmoneytransport
How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in professional or reimbursement contexts where an employer or client covers travel expenses. It is rarely used when talking about personal spending, where people simply refer to the cost of the ride as 車錢. The inclusion of the word 的士 makes it specific to taxi travel rather than public transport.
Measure word
bat1筆bātExamples
Remember to keep the receipt so you can claim the taxi fare.
How much is the total taxi fare if we take a cab home tonight?
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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.
