hung4 cin2紅錢红钱
Jyutpinghung4 cin2
Yalehùhng chín
Definition
An annual bonus.
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
Refers specifically to the year end bonus often associated with the Lunar New Year period. It carries a slightly more informal and festive nuance than the standard term 花紅. It is common to hear it used when discussing plans for spending that extra income, such as travel or shopping.
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bat1筆bātExamples
How much of an annual bonus is the company giving out this year?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 利是, which refers to the red packets containing cash gifts given during the Lunar New Year. While both involve money and the color red, 紅錢 is strictly for employment bonuses.
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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.
