jing1 bong2英磅
Jyutpingjing1 bong2
Yaleyīng bóng
Definition
Pound sterling; the official currency of the United Kingdom.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
People in Hong Kong often use the term 英磅 to refer to the currency, though the standard written form is 英鎊. The character 磅 is commonly used in daily life for weight, so it is a very natural, albeit technically non-standard, way to write the currency name in casual text messages.
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man1蚊mānExamples
The exchange rate for the British Pound has dropped a lot now.
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Common phrases
British Pound exchange rate
Common mistake
Be careful not to confuse the character 磅 with 鎊, as the former refers to a unit of weight like a pound of meat, while the latter is the official character for the currency.
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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.
