gaam2 sik1減息减息
Jyutpinggaam2 sik1
Yalegáam sīk
Definition
To decrease interest rates; to cut rates.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of lowering interest rates by financial institutions or central banks. It is a standard term used in news reports and casual financial discussions among locals. Unlike formal written Chinese which might use 降息, 減息 is the preferred term in spoken Cantonese.
Examples
The bank announced an interest rate cut today.
Do you guess they will cut interest rates next month?
Related words
Common phrases
announce an interest rate cut
the extent of the interest rate cut
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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.
