ji6 hou4二毫
Jyutpingji6 hou4
Yaleyih hòuh
Definition
Twenty cents.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the twenty-cent coin in Hong Kong currency. While the formal name is 二毫, people often add 子 at the end to make it sound more natural in casual speech. It is a common unit of currency that remains in circulation, though its purchasing power is very low.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
He still has twenty cents left in his pocket.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with two hundred, which is 二百. Learners sometimes mishear the tone or the suffix, so ensure the distinction between the currency unit and general numbers is clear.
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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.
