gam1 bai6金幣金币
Jyutpinggam1 bai6
Yalegām baih
Definition
Gold coin.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of video games, fantasy literature, or historical descriptions of currency. In modern daily life, people rarely handle physical gold coins, so the term almost exclusively refers to virtual currency or collectible items.
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He found a gold coin inside the game.
Do you still have any extra gold coins?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with standard currency like 蚊 or 毫. Using this to refer to regular pocket change will sound like you are talking about a fantasy role playing game.
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