jat1 man1一蚊
Jyutpingjat1 man1
Yaleyāt mān
Definition
One Hong Kong dollar; one buck.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to the Hong Kong dollar unit in casual speech. While it literally means one dollar, it is often used in the phrase 一蚊雞 to describe something very cheap or trivial. It functions as a noun but is frequently used in contexts involving price or small amounts of money.
Examples
I only have one dollar left in my wallet.
Related words
Common phrases
one dollar (slang)
Common mistake
Learners often mistake 蚊 for the insect mosquito, which shares the same character but is a completely different word. Always ensure the context is about money to avoid confusion.
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