jat1 siu6一兆
Jyutpingjat1 siu6
Yaleyāt siuh
Definition
One trillion (10^12), or sometimes one million (10^6).
- one trillion
- datedone million
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How it's used
Numerical scales in Cantonese follow the traditional Chinese system where units increase by powers of ten thousand. While one trillion is represented as 一兆, it is important to note that in some contexts, especially in older texts or specific scientific fields, 兆 can sometimes refer to one million depending on the scale used. In modern daily life, it consistently refers to one trillion.
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Learners often confuse the value of 兆 with the Western trillion, but because Chinese counting groups by four digits rather than three, it is easy to miscalculate the number of zeros involved.
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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.
