git3 jyu4結餘结余
Definition
Remaining balance or surplus of money; account balance.
- surplus; money left over from expenses
- account balance
Example
ngo5我go3個zung6仲jau5有gei2幾do1多git3結jyu4餘？
ngo5我go3个wu6户hau2口zung6仲jau5有gei2几do1多git3结jyu4余？
How much balance is left in my account?
How it's used
Primarily used in banking and financial contexts, this term refers specifically to the remaining amount in an account or after accounting for expenses. While it sounds formal, it is the standard way to discuss account balances in everyday life. It is distinct from 盈餘, which typically refers to a surplus in a broader economic or organizational sense rather than an individual's personal funds.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 盈餘. Remember that 結餘 is for personal account balances or remaining cash, whereas 盈餘 is used for government budgets, company profits, or large-scale financial surpluses.
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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.
