jau5 sou3有數有数

Jyutpingjau5 sou3
Yaleyáuh sou
Uncommon

Definition

To have a mutual agreement, a clear plan, or to have settled a bill.

  1. to have a plan, a rough estimate, or a clear idea of how things stand
  2. to have a mutual agreement, understanding, or deal in place
  3. to have settled a bill or resolved an outstanding account
colloquialmoney

How it's used

Refers specifically to the act of settling a debt or completing a payment transaction. It functions as a predicate indicating that a financial obligation is fulfilled. It is common in service environments like restaurants or shops when confirming if a customer has cleared their tab.

Examples

I have already settled the bill, no need to worry.

Common phrases

to pay a bill

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the phrase 心中有數, which means to have a clear idea or plan in one's mind. The latter is an idiom about mental awareness, whereas 有數 in this context is strictly about financial settlement.

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