jat1 gau6 seoi2一嚿水
Jyutpingjat1 gau6 seoi2
Yaleyāt gauh séui
Definition
One hundred dollars
colloquialmoney
How it's used
This is a common slang term for a hundred-dollar bill, often used in casual settings among friends or colleagues. The character 嚿 refers to a lump or a chunk, reflecting the idea of a single unit of currency. It is strictly colloquial and should be avoided in professional or formal financial discussions.
Examples
Is this shirt really as expensive as a hundred dollars?
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of water, as the term is purely slang for money. It is specifically used for the amount of one hundred, not for other denominations.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
