jin6 gam1現金现金
Jyutpingjin6 gam1
Yaleyihn gām
Definition
Cash; physical money or liquid currency that can be used immediately for transactions.
Example
neutralmoney
How it's used
Using this term often implies a preference for physical currency over digital payments or electronic transfers. It is frequently paired with verbs like 畀 or 找 to describe the act of paying or receiving change. While it refers to physical money, it is also used in business contexts to distinguish liquid assets from other financial instruments.
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bat1筆bātExamples
This place only accepts cash, not credit cards.
Do you have any cash on you? I want to go buy a coffee.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 錢, which is the general term for money. Use 現金 specifically when you need to emphasize the physical form of payment or the liquidity of funds, rather than just the concept of wealth or cost.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
