haa6 laan4 cin4*2下欄錢下栏钱

Jyutpinghaa6 laan4 cin4*2

Yalehah làahn chín4*

Definition

Tips or gratuities given to service staff at restaurants, nightclubs, or other establishments.

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How it's used

Historically associated with the service industry, especially in nightlife or traditional restaurants where staff rely on extra gratuities. While 貼士 is the universal term for tips, 下欄錢 carries a specific nuance of money earned 'on the side' or as a supplementary reward for service staff. It is less common in modern office or professional settings where 貼士 is preferred.

Measure word

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Examples

nei5你bei3畀zo2咗haa6下laan4欄cin2錢mei6未aa4呀？

Have you given the tip yet?

gam1今maan5晚zou6做je5嘢sau1收dou2到hou2好do1多haa6下laan4欄cin2錢。

I received a lot of tips working tonight.

Common phrases

sau1收haa6下laan4欄cin2錢

to receive tips

bei3畀haa6下laan4欄cin2錢

to give a tip

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with general bonuses or salary. It specifically refers to gratuities given directly to service workers, not a performance bonus from an employer.