gwo3 seoi2過水过水
Jyutpinggwo3 seoi2
Yalegwo séui
Definition
To give someone money; to make a payment.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
This term is a common piece of slang that treats money as a liquid asset. It is frequently used in contexts involving bank transfers or settling debts between friends. While it can imply a casual or informal transaction, it is widely understood in both professional and social settings.
Related words
Common phrases
to transfer money to someone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of passing water, which is a euphemism for urinating. Context is crucial, as the financial usage usually involves a recipient or a specific amount.
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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.
