gaa1 naa4 daai6 jyun4加拿大元
Jyutpinggaa1 naa4 daai6 jyun4
Yalegā nàh daaih yùhn
Definition
Canadian dollar
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How it's used
Currency names in Cantonese often follow the pattern of adding 元 or 蚊 after the country name. While 加拿大元 is the formal term, people frequently shorten it to 加紙 in casual conversation to refer to the currency notes themselves. Using the full name sounds slightly more professional or transactional, such as when discussing exchange rates.
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man1蚊mānExamples
Do you have any Canadian dollars on hand?
I went to the bank today and exchanged some Canadian dollars.
Related words
Common phrases
Canadian dollar exchange rate
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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.
