jing4 kwai1 ping4 hang4 dim2盈虧平衡點盈亏平衡点
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Yaleyìhng kwāi pìhng hàhng dím
Definition
Break-even point.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in business and financial contexts, functioning as a formal noun phrase. While it is understood in spoken Cantonese, it is often replaced in casual conversation by the English loanword break even or the phrase 唔賺唔蝕. It carries a professional tone suitable for meetings, reports, or discussions about company performance.
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When will this project reach the break even point?
We must work hard to control costs and reach the break even point as soon as possible.
Related words
Common phrases
reach the break even point
calculate the break even point
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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.
