jan4 man4 bai6人民幣人民币
Jyutpingjan4 man4 bai6
Yaleyàhn màhn baih
Definition
Renminbi, the official currency of the People's Republic of China.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong often refer to this currency simply as 人仔 to sound more casual and natural in daily speech. While the full name is used in formal settings or banking contexts, using the short form is standard when discussing exchange rates or shopping with friends.
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man1蚊mānExamples
Do you still have any Renminbi on you?
This place doesn't accept Renminbi, only Hong Kong dollars.
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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.
