jat1 cou2 je5一草嘢
Jyutpingjat1 cou2 je5
Yaleyāt chóu yéh
Definition
Ten dollars.
slangmoney
How it's used
Slang terms for money like this are highly informal and typically used among friends or in casual market settings. It functions as a noun phrase representing a specific amount rather than a formal unit of currency. Using it in professional or formal environments will sound unprofessional or overly familiar.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of grass or plants, as the character 嘢 is a generic placeholder for things or items. It is strictly used for the monetary value of ten Hong Kong dollars and cannot be used for other denominations.
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Grammar guides
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