jyu4 ngaak2餘額余额
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Definition
Remaining amount, balance, or value.
neutralmoney
How it's used
Used primarily in formal or semi-formal contexts involving finance, banking, or stored-value cards. While it is the standard term for a remaining balance, people often use the more colloquial 錢剩或者剩低幾多 when speaking casually about cash or general items.
Examples
How much balance is left on your card?
There is no balance left in the account.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for physical objects or countable items in a casual setting. It is strictly reserved for monetary values, credit, or abstract quantities like data usage.
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Grammar guides
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