hak1 cin2黑錢黑钱
Jyutpinghak1 cin2
Yalehāk chín
Definition
Dirty money; illegally obtained funds.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to funds obtained through illegal activities or used for corrupt purposes. Unlike general terms for money, it carries a strong moral weight and implies criminal involvement. It is frequently used in news reports or discussions regarding corruption and financial crimes.
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bat1筆bātExamples
They used black money to bribe the officials.
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Common phrases
money laundering
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 陰司紙, which refers to paper money burned for the deceased. While both involve money that is not standard currency, 黑錢 is strictly about illicit financial gain.
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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.
