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Jyutpingfung1 gim6 jau4 jan4
Yalefūng gihm yàuh yàhn
Definition
According to one's own budget or liking; options are available for both high and low spending power.
colloquialmoneyother
How it's used
This phrase is a classic way to describe situations where there is a wide spectrum of price points or options available. It emphasizes personal agency and the absence of pressure to spend a specific amount. It is frequently used when recommending restaurants, travel plans, or gift-giving scenarios where the cost is entirely up to the individual.
Examples
Dining here is flexible according to your budget, you can order whatever you like.
Travel expenses depend on your own budget, it just depends on how you choose to spend.
Related words
Common phrases
spending is flexible according to one's budget
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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.
