gwo3 sou3過數过数
Jyutpinggwo3 sou3
Yalegwo sou
Definition
To transfer money from one bank account to another, especially via ATM, wire transfer, or online banking.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Originally referring to bank transfers, this term is now used for almost any digital payment, including mobile apps like PayMe or FPS. It implies a direct, person to person transaction rather than a commercial purchase at a shop. Using it suggests a casual, everyday context between friends or acquaintances.
Examples
I will transfer the money to you via my phone in a bit.
Related words
Common phrases
to transfer money to someone
transaction record
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 找數, which specifically means settling a debt or paying a bill that is already owed. 過數 simply describes the act of moving the funds, regardless of whether it is for a debt, a gift, or a split bill.
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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.
