jat1 baak3 maan6一百萬一百万
Jyutpingjat1 baak3 maan6
Yaleyāt baak maahn
Definition
One million
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How it's used
Numbers in Cantonese follow the same structure as English groupings of ten thousand, known as 萬. When dealing with large sums, speakers often omit the unit if the context is clear, but for exact amounts, always include the full count. It is common to use the classifier 蚊 after the amount when referring to currency.
Examples
He won a million dollars in prize money.
Related words
Common phrases
one million dollars
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly translate one million as 十個十萬, which is technically correct but sounds unnatural. Always use the standard term 一百萬 to avoid confusion.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
