hung4 saam1 jyu2紅三魚红三鱼
Jyutpinghung4 saam1 jyu2
Yalehùhng sāam yú
Definition
Golden threadfin bream; also a slang term for a Hong Kong one-hundred dollar note.
- golden threadfin bream
- slanga Hong Kong one-hundred dollar note
colloquialfoodmoney
How it's used
Refers to both the fish and the old red one-hundred dollar banknote issued by the HSBC. The slang usage for money is becoming less common among younger generations as the design of the note has changed over time. When used for the fish, it is a popular choice for home-cooked steamed dishes due to its delicate texture.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
I bought a threadfin to steam for dinner tonight.
Do you have a hundred-dollar bill on you?
Related words
Common phrases
Steamed threadfin
Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to modern banknotes, as it specifically evokes the classic red-colored design of older currency.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
