jat1 bat1一筆一笔
Jyutpingjat1 bat1
Yaleyāt bāt
Definition
A brushstroke, or a large sum of money.
- a stroke of a Chinese character; a single brushstroke
- a sum of money; a transaction
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How it's used
Focus on the idea of a single, continuous action or a consolidated amount. When referring to money, it emphasizes paying the total balance at once rather than in installments. In artistic contexts, it highlights the fluidity and confidence of a single movement without lifting the brush.
Examples
The lines in this painting are very powerful, drawn in a single stroke.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general word for money, 錢. It specifically refers to a consolidated amount or a single stroke, so it cannot be used to describe small, everyday cash transactions.
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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.
