faat3 ding6 fo3 bai6法定貨幣法定货币
Jyutpingfaat3 ding6 fo3 bai6
Yalefaat dihng fo baih
Definition
Legal tender or fiat currency.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, economic, or legal contexts rather than in casual daily conversation. While most people understand the concept, they usually refer to it simply as 錢 or 現金 in everyday life. It is specifically used to distinguish government backed currency from assets like gold or decentralized cryptocurrencies.
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This is a type of legal tender recognized by the government.
Do you know which countries are using fiat currency?
Related words
Common phrases
to issue legal tender
fiat currency system
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for money like 錢 or 貨幣. Using 法定貨幣 in a casual setting, such as asking a friend to borrow some, will sound overly formal or academic.
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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.
