gam6 gei1㩒機㩒机
Jyutpinggam6 gei1
Yalegahm gēi
Definition
To withdraw money from an automated teller machine (ATM).
colloquialmoneydaily actions
How it's used
This term specifically refers to using an ATM to withdraw cash, rather than any general machine operation. It is a very common shorthand in daily life, as physical cash remains a primary payment method in many local shops and restaurants. You will often hear it used as a casual excuse to step away from a group.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe pressing buttons on other types of machines or computers, as it is strictly associated with banking and cash withdrawal.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
