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Jyutpingjyu6 syun3
Yaleyuh syun
Definition
Budget; the estimated expenditure for a particular plan or project.
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How it's used
Beyond the financial sense, this term is frequently used as a verb meaning to anticipate or plan for something. When used as a verb, it often implies a mental calculation or expectation of future events rather than just monetary planning.
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What is the budget for the renovation this time?
Our budget is not enough, we cannot afford this car.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 預計, which focuses purely on the act of predicting or estimating an outcome. While 預算 can function as a verb, it carries a stronger connotation of preparation or setting aside resources compared to the more general 預計.
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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.
