jat6 jyun4日圓日圆
Jyutpingjat6 jyun4
Yaleyath yyùnh
Definition
Variant of 日元[ri4 yuan2]
neutralmoneytravel
How it's used
Refers specifically to the currency of Japan in both formal and casual contexts. It is frequently discussed in the context of exchange rates and travel planning, as fluctuations in value directly impact the cost of visiting the country.
Measure word
man1蚊mānExamples
zeoi3 gan6 jat6 jyun4 dit3 dak1 hou2 sai1 lei6 heoi3 jat6 bun2 maai5 je5 hou2 dai2
最近日圓跌得好犀利，去日本買嘢好抵。
The Japanese yen has dropped significantly lately, so shopping in Japan is a great deal.
nei5 wun6 zo2 gei2 do1 jat6 jyun4 heoi3 leoi5 hang4 aa4
你換咗幾多日圓去旅行呀？
How much Japanese yen did you exchange for your trip?
Related words
Common phrases
jat6 jyun4 wui6 leot2
日圓匯率
Japanese yen exchange rate
deoi3 wun6 jat6 jyun4
兌換日圓
exchange Japanese yen
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
