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Jyutpingjau5 zaau2
Yaleyáuh jáau
Definition
Appended after an amount of money to indicate that the amount is more than enough and there is change.
colloquialmoneyshopping
How it's used
This phrase functions as a post-modifier to indicate that the actual price is lower than the stated amount. It is commonly used in casual shopping contexts to emphasize that a budget is more than sufficient. It carries a slightly informal, conversational tone often heard in market stalls or when discussing bargains.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
less than one hundred dollars
cheaper than under one hundred dollars
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean "I have change in my pocket." It specifically describes a price point being lower than a reference amount, not the physical act of holding coins.
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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.
