gam1 kaat1金咭
Jyutpinggam1 kaat1
Yalegām kāat
Definition
Gold card; a gold-colored credit or membership card often symbolizing wealth.
colloquialmoneyshopping
How it's used
Refers specifically to a premium tier of credit card or membership status that implies a higher level of spending power or loyalty. While it literally translates to gold card, it is often used as a shorthand for status rather than just the physical object. It is frequently associated with exclusive perks or priority services in retail and banking contexts.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
Have you applied for a gold card yet?
He pulled out his gold card to pay the bill; it was quite impressive.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal metal gold, as it is strictly a term for financial or membership tiers. Ensure you use the correct measure word 張 when referring to the card itself.
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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.
