kaat1 sou3咭數咭数
Jyutpingkaat1 sou3
Yalekāat sou
Definition
Credit card debt; the outstanding balance owed after using a credit card.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
This term is derived from the English word card, reflecting the colonial influence on Hong Kong financial vocabulary. It specifically refers to the outstanding balance on a credit card rather than general debt or loans. People often use it in the context of the stress of monthly repayments.
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bat1筆bātExamples
I have a lot of credit card debt to pay off this month.
How much credit card debt do you still have left to clear?
Related words
Common phrases
to pay off credit card debt
to repay credit card debt
Common mistake
Learners sometimes mistakenly use this to refer to any kind of debt, but it is strictly limited to credit card balances. Do not use it for personal loans or money borrowed from friends.
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