hau2 sou3口數口数
Jyutpinghau2 sou3
Yaleháu sou
Definition
Quantity per unit, especially in financial transactions.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the number of units or lots in financial trading contexts. It functions as a specialized term for volume or quantity rather than a general count of items. Traders use this to discuss how many shares or contracts are being transacted in a single order.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general counting words like 數量, as 口數 is strictly limited to financial or trading volume contexts.
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Grammar guides
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