faa1 jip6 gaak3 zi2花葉格子花叶格子
Jyutpingfaa1 jip6 gaak3 zi2
Yalefā yihp gaak jí
Definition
A bank
slangmoney
How it's used
This term is a playful, slang-like way to refer to a bank, derived from the visual appearance of the characters. It is rarely used in formal business contexts and is mostly heard in casual conversation among friends or family. You will sound quite eccentric if you use this in a professional setting, as most people simply use the English loanword bank.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
I need to go to the bank to withdraw money tomorrow.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this in a formal or professional setting, as it is a non-standard, slang-like expression. Stick to the common loanword bank for all everyday and business interactions.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
